De Lisio Wines is a family-owned boutique winery located in McLaren Vale, South Australia, established in 2002 by winemaker Tony De Lisio and his wife Krystina.Drawing from Tony’s deep-rooted Italian heritage and early viticultural experiences in Clarendon, the winery focuses on crafting premium wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.Their portfolio showcases a range of varietals, with standout reds like the 'Krystina' Shiraz and 'The Covert' Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as the multi-varietal 'Quarterback' red blend, which combines Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
De Lisio Wines also produces whites such as the 'Argento' Fiano and Pinot Grigio, and the sparkling Moscato 'Honeypot'.The winery sources fruit from three distinct vineyards on Seaview Road, an area so prized that there are efforts to have it officially recognised as a sub-region.Visitors can experience De Lisio Wines at their cellar door, where they can enjoy tastings and learn more about the winery's commitment to quality and tradition.
This full bodied elegant shiraz is rich crimson purple in colour, has a fragrant bouquet of spice box, pepper and blueberries. It exhibits dark chocolate and coffee with subtle tannins, has a wonderful velvet mouth feel and a persistent
They say you catch more flies with honey…but who wants to catch files? Tasting of passionfruit, meringue and melon. ‘Honeypot is for the first dancer at the party, the guest who brings dessert, the birthday boy or girl, and all the fun-loving honeybees with a reason to celebrate. ‘Honeypot’ is more than just another Moscato.
This wine exhibits a purple hue and has an array of aromas and flavours, including cherry, plum, blueberry, and violet, alongside herbal notes of capsicum, mint, and cloves. It presents a medium to full body, supported by firm tannins, culminating in a satisfying smooth finish.
The first wine Tony De Lisio made was a 1997 Shiraz, which was heralded by Robert Parker Jnr as a 40-year wine. Well, halfway there in 2017 we decided to celebrate by making a 20th anniversary Merlot, using fruit from Mc Laren Vale and 100% French oak. The resulting LaTesta Merlot is the combined experience of 3 generations of wine making combined with a family history of over 500 years
