The Di Giorgio family set up shop in Lucindale in 1989, starting with just four hectares of vines. In 2002, the opportunity arose to purchase the historic Rouge Homme estate. The second oldest winery in Coonawarra, this came with the notable traditional cellar and equipment, along with significant old vine stock. The family now own 126 hectares in Lucindale and 227 in Coonawarra.
Frank Di Giorgio is the driving force behind day-to-day winery and vineyard works, which is still a family enterprise. With plenty of local experience, Bryan Tonkin heads up winemaking at DiGiorgio, a Coonawarra native ex-Rymill, Rouge Homme and Wynns bringing a wealth of knowledge of this premier Australian wine growing region.
DiGiorgio’s range comes in three tiers. The Coonawarra wines are raised on the region’s famed ‘terra rossa’ soil. Estate vineyards are managed to lower yields as sustainably as possible, with inter-row plantings, minimal use of herbicides and other chemicals, tailored canopy management and regulated irrigation. Classically regional, these wines are produced using traditional methods and continue to represent the essence of Coonawarra.
Head In The Clouds is the DiGiorgio Family’s creative outlet. The family roots trace back to Abruzzo in central Italy, where the people are described as having their heads in the clouds and their feet in the ocean, due to the region being close to both mountain and coast. Alternative varieties and regions interplay to create an adventurous selection of wines with fun and freedom at their core.
Established way back in 1989, and still the site of the family home, DiGiorgio’s Lucindale vineyards began with just two hectares under vine. The site has expanded exponentially over the decades to include over 120 ha of Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. This entry Lucindale range highlights the classic and food-friendly nature of these wines, which fits the DiGiorgio family ideals of wine being a convivial drink to be shared at the table.
For more information please visit digiorgio.com.au
