Local Winemaking in Bundoora, Victoria
Here at Catanese Wines in Bundoora, Victoria, winemaking and wines have been part of our heritage. My maternal grandparents made wines in the town of Salemi in Sicily. Therefore, it was of no surprise that one day I would follow in their footsteps.
After careers in chemistry and construction, the time had arrived to finally embrace a lifelong passion for wine. My passion for wine is reflected in the wines we create here, as I endeavour to produce the best products possible. Read on to find out what’s on offer!
Winemaking with Heritage
Sicily has an extensive winemaking history with wines been made in this region of Italy since 4000BC. The warm, dry climate of the region provides optimal grape growing conditions, enabling quality wines to be produced. It also has numerous grape varieties which thrive in its climate and spoils its people with a large selection of quality wines. For this reason, Sicilians have always had a passion for wine. This same passion is what drives me to produce the best quality wines possible.
Catanese Wines Logo
The company logo is derived from the cobble stone paving design found in the Piazza Ducale in Vigevano, Pavia in Italy. The town of Vigevano was where I resided as a child prior to migrating to Melbourne, Australia. The piazza is part of the Visconti-Sforza castle built in the 14th century. It is the central meeting place for locals and the life of the town. It is where the towns people celebrate festivities, enjoy a coffee or an evening gelato in the summer. This beautiful place has been ingrained in my memory and so my logo is a tribute to its beauty.
Locally Sourced Grapes
All wines are produced from winemaking grapes sourced and handpicked from vineyards in various Victorian winemaking regions. Each different grape variety is selected from the Victorian winemaking region which best reflects the climate and terroir most suitable for that variety. This enables the grape variety to develop to its fullest potential. The wines are produced in relatively small batches to allow ample time and attention to each batch of wine produced.
Convenient and Easy Delivery
At Catanese Wines, my team endeavours to deliver your wine to your door, in person. This is to ensure speedy delivery, direct to you.
Orders outside of the metropolitan Melbourne region will be posted using Australia Post delivery services.
