Winery & Vintage Info
Established 75 years ago, but with a story spanning almost 90 years, the Calabria journey has not been an easy road but through determination, hard work and family vision, Calabria Family Wines has flourished to be one of Australia's top 20 wine producers.
Crafted by the Calabria Family, Calabria BELENA, pays homage to the second generation; Bill & Lena, with a determined spirit, grace, and tenacity they worked harder through the tough times & prepare for the future generation - a true partnership.
Harvested in the cool of the night to maintain freshness. The fruit is immediately crushed and de-stemmed, then gently pressed. The clarified juice is fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain optimal fruit flavours. Once fermented, majority of the blend is centrifuged clean to retain fruit aromatics, while a few smaller parcels are left on lees for a further 3-4 weeks, with weekly stirring to build mouthfeel.
