Born in Italy, matured in Western Australia
Our Heritage
The Castelli name is rich with Italian heritage, beginning back in the quaint country village of San Giorgio a Liri, in Italy’s Lazio region – the birthplace of the Castelli family.
Predominantly a farming village, Sam grew up in a time and place where everything was grown off the land, and food and wine were local, handmade and bursting with flavour and tradition. In Italy, wines are made to share and enjoy. In Italy, we savour a glass with every meal and bring a bottle to every occasion.
Whether you are visiting our Urban Cellar Door in Perth, or taking in the sights and tastes of the idyllic Castelli Estate winery on the slopes of Mt Shadforth in Denmark, we invite you to share and enjoy our range of handcrafted, award-winning wines.
Where It All Began
Putting his farming knowledge to use, Sam planted a small vineyard in his hometown and began making wine for their household in the traditional way; by hand from start to finish where the method of maceration is ‘grape-stomping’ – by foot. All local grape growers make their own wine for their household, and once a year in San Giorgio a Liri, there is a festival where locals buy a glass, hang it around their necks and spend the day visiting all the other growers to taste their homemade wines. With this as the backdrop to his early years, you could say that wine was in his blood…
From small beginnings to award-winning brand
Great wines start in the vineyard…
Making wines with true flavour, consistency and character begins with the search for the best fruit. We collaborate with growing partners in specific subregions throughout Southern WA, each boasting distinct characteristics and micro-climates, from which we can select the perfect varietals. From Pinot and Chardonnay in Denmark to Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz in Frankland River and Riesling in Mt Barker, each of our regions has been carefully identified for its strengths – a key component of what makes our wines so consistent in their taste and quality.
The Castelli Estate today
While the Castelli family have come a long way from those humble beginnings, you’ll often find them back in Italy, crushing grapes in true Italian style and sharing wine around the table with friends and family. Our flagship wine is proudly named after the Liri river that runs through San Giorgio, used to irrigate the surrounding land and local vineyards – including the Castelli vineyard that is still there today.
Castelli Estate is the best of both worlds, the innovation and rich produce of Australia made with the Italian ethos of quality and balance – created to share and enjoy.
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NAME OF LICENSEE: CASTELLI ESTATE PTY LTD & MT SHADFORTH CONTRACT CRUSH PTY LTD | LICENCE NUMBER: 6180119603 CLASS OF LICENCE: PRODUCER | PREMISES DETAILS: 380 MOUNT SHADFORTH ROAD, SHADFORTH DENMARK WA 6333
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