Dal Zotto
Pioneer of Australian Prosecco — Dal Zotto planted Australia's first Prosecco vines in 1999 and released the country's first commercial Prosecco in 2004
Est. 1987Australia
About
Dal Zotto is a family-owned winery established in the King Valley in 1987 by Otto and Elena Dal Zotto. Widely recognised as the pioneer of Australian Prosecco, the family planted Australia's first Prosecco vines in 1999 and released the country's first commercial Prosecco in 2004. Today the winery is led by Michael and Christian Dal Zotto, continuing a legacy that helped shape both the identity of the King Valley and the Australian Prosecco category.
Regions
King Valley
History
1967 — Otto Dal Zotto migrates from Valdobbiadene in Italy to Australia's King Valley.
1987 — Otto and Elena Dal Zotto establish Dal Zotto Wines, transitioning from tobacco farming to wine production.
1999 — Australia's first Prosecco vines are planted at Dal Zotto in the King Valley, pioneering a new category in Australian wine.
2004 — Dal Zotto releases Australia's first commercial Prosecco, L'Immigrante.
2009 — Michael Dal Zotto completes an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowship in Valdobbiadene, strengthening the winery's connection to Prosecco's homeland.
2017 — Michael and Christian Dal Zotto assume ownership of the family winery, leading the next generation of the business.
2025 — Otto Dal Zotto is named Victorian Legend of the Vine in recognition of his contribution to Australian wine and the establishment of Australian Prosecco.
1987 — Otto and Elena Dal Zotto establish Dal Zotto Wines, transitioning from tobacco farming to wine production.
1999 — Australia's first Prosecco vines are planted at Dal Zotto in the King Valley, pioneering a new category in Australian wine.
2004 — Dal Zotto releases Australia's first commercial Prosecco, L'Immigrante.
2009 — Michael Dal Zotto completes an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowship in Valdobbiadene, strengthening the winery's connection to Prosecco's homeland.
2017 — Michael and Christian Dal Zotto assume ownership of the family winery, leading the next generation of the business.
2025 — Otto Dal Zotto is named Victorian Legend of the Vine in recognition of his contribution to Australian wine and the establishment of Australian Prosecco.
Philosophy
Dal Zotto is built on the belief that Italian varieties belong in the King Valley. Founded by Otto and Elena Dal Zotto and now led by the second generation, the winery combines Italian heritage with Australian innovation, producing wines that express family, food, culture and the unique character of the King Valley. Prosecco remains at the heart of the estate, alongside a commitment to sharing the traditions and hospitality that inspired the family's journey from Valdobbiadene to Victoria.
Winemaking
Winemaker: Michael Dal Zotto