Collection: Zema Estate Wines - Coonawarra

Zema Estate Wines - Family-Owned Coonawarra Excellence

Discover the exceptional wines from Zema Estate, a 40-year-old family-owned winery in the heart of Coonawarra. Based on the undeniable passions, traditions, and values of Italian heritage, Zema Estate crafts outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from Coonawarra's famous terra rossa soil, offering great value on premium South Australian wines with traditional winemaking excellence.

Zema Estate Heritage

Zema Estate is a 40-year-old family-owned winery in the heart of Coonawarra. Our business started in Australia but is based on the undeniable passions, traditions, and values of our Italian heritage.

The strong values that launched our winery have not changed - hand-pruning to nurture and foster each individual vine, careful fruit selection, enriching the fruit flavours through selected winemaking techniques, utilising the best oak barrels available, and diligent bottle ageing.

Zema Estate Wine Range

Zema Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Premium Coonawarra Cabernet from South Australia's most famous terra rossa soil.

Zema Estate Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - Exceptional aged Cabernet, part of our Fine & Rare collection.

Zema Estate Shiraz - Quality Coonawarra Shiraz showcasing regional character.

Coonawarra Wine Region

Zema Estate's vineyards are located in Coonawarra, South Australia:

• Coonawarra - South Australia's premier Cabernet Sauvignon region
• Terra Rossa Soil - Unique red soil over limestone base
• South Australia - From Australia's premier wine state
• Limestone Coast - Part of South Australia's Limestone Coast region
• Cabernet Capital - Australia's most famous Cabernet region

Zema Estate Winemaking Philosophy

Traditional Italian values meet Australian terroir:

• Hand-Pruning - Nurturing each individual vine
• Careful Fruit Selection - Only the finest grapes
• Traditional Techniques - Enriching fruit flavours through selected methods
• Best Oak Barrels - Utilising premium French and American oak
• Diligent Bottle Ageing - Patience for optimal development
• Italian Heritage - Passion, tradition, and family values

Food Pairing Excellence

Zema Estate wines offer excellent pairing options:

• Cabernet Sauvignon - Lamb, beef, aged cheeses
• Shiraz - Red meat, hearty stews, barbecue
• Italian Cuisine - Perfect with traditional Italian dishes

Quality & Value

Our Zema Estate collection represents excellent value in Coonawarra wines, offering quality expressions from a family-owned winery with 40 years of excellence. These wines are perfect for discovering traditional Coonawarra Cabernet, enjoying Italian winemaking heritage, or building a collection of Fine & Rare aged wines.

Serving Suggestions

Zema Estate wines deserve proper service:

• Room Temperature - Serve at 16-18°C for optimal flavour
• Decanting - 1-2 hours aeration enhances complexity
• With Food - Best enjoyed alongside hearty cuisine
• Cellaring - Exceptional ageing potential of 20+ years

Coonawarra Excellence

Our Zema Estate collection showcases the finest expressions from Coonawarra's terra rossa soil. From premium Cabernet Sauvignon to quality Shiraz, these wines represent authentic family winemaking and outstanding value.

Whether you're discovering Zema Estate's traditional Coonawarra Cabernet, enjoying wines from Italian heritage winemaking, exploring Fine & Rare aged selections, or experiencing 40 years of family-owned excellence, our selection delivers exceptional quality and authentic character. These wines represent outstanding value from one of Coonawarra's most respected family wineries.