Victorian Alps Wine Co.
Victoria , Victoria
Brands
Alpine Road, The Buffalo, Hidden Story, Mariposa
Winery Overview
Victorian Alps Wine Co. was created by seven local wine industry families who came together with a shared passion for winemaking to build a winery and brands with a focus on crafting exceptional wines.
Established in 1997, the collaboration of winemakers and viticulturalists used their combined expertise to select the ideal site in North East Victoria. The construction of the winery began with storage and fermentation tanks constructed onsite along with a small crushing facility. The commitment and dedication to producing exceptional wines over the past 26 years has earned a loyal following of wine lovers who appreciate the authenticity and integrity behind each bottle. Victorian Alps Wine Co. stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, a celebration of the diversity of regions within Victoria, and of crafting wines from classic and emerging varieties that are held as industry benchmarks for quality and value.
Today Victorian Alps Wine Co. is a modern, state of the art facility that is capable of crushing up to 5,000 tonnes while having the ability to handle small, premium parcels. We source grapes from Victoria’s most celebrated grape growing regions and our well-known and award-winning brands include:
Alpine Road – The Great Alpine Road stretches across Victoria’s North-East, from the country town of Wangaratta over the Victorian Alps to the coastal settlement of Bairnsdale. The Alpine Road range of wines takes you on a similar journey. Visit a favourite place or discover an exciting new destination along a road less travelled.
The Buffalo - The Buffalo range is an ode to the spectacular jewel of Victoria’s Alpine region that is Mount Buffalo. Home to unique plants found nowhere else in the world, granite tors, stunning sunsets, waterfalls and epic views. Likewise, The Buffalo range highlight the unique personality, purity and characteristics of our wines that are grown in our Alpine region in particular the King Valley.
Mariposa - This wine captures the vibrancy and freshness of the Moscato family of grape varieties and is bursting with fruit flavours while retaining a refreshing spritz finish. Attractive labelling and pricing make this the perfect value for money package for the fruity wine drinker.
Hidden Story - The Hidden Story range is a collection of wines that tell a clear and powerful story of Victoria's rich winemaking heritage. Crafted with the utmost care and passion, these wines are made exclusively from the finest grapes sourced from within Victoria. Each wine from the Hidden Story range explores, engages and showcases the diverse terroirs of the grape-growing regions of Victoria. From the sun-kissed valleys to the cool-climate hillsides, these wines capture the unique sense of place while celebrating each varietal and wine style.
Available in
China, Hong Kong, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Vietnam
Seeking Distribution in
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Other
Chief Winemaker/s
Chief Winemaker & CEO: Andrew Santarossa
Winemaker: Rosalia Villarino
Winemaker Bio
Andrew Santarossa has over 25 years of winemaking experience with some of Australia's leading wine companies including Houghton’s, Giant Steps, Domaine Chandon, Cape Mentelle, Cloudy Bay and Mitchelton as well as working with a number of wine companies in a consultant capacity. Andrew is an accomplished wine show judge, panel chair, and chair of judges across multiple regional and state wine shows. Andrew is now leading the winemaking team at Gapsted Estate where Alpine Valleys wines are being crafted that are reflective of variety and season while elevating and respecting our regional sense of place.