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June 2007
Dal Zotto and Rinaldo's...bringing the best of the King
Valley to the glass and table.
It's been a year and a half since Dal Zotto Wines relocated
their Cellar Door to the centre of Whitfield, at the same
time building Rinaldo's of the King Valley Restaurant. The
result is that the estate has now established itself as the
ideal showcase for the best the King Valley has to offer in
food, wine and hospitality. Whether it is a casual visit to
the Dal Zotto Cellar Door, dining next door at Rinaldo's or
soaking up the traditional Italian atmosphere at one of
their regular event weekends, look no further for a
memorable King Valley experience.
Over the last 20 years the Dal Zotto family, (led by Otto
and Elena), have been producing an increasing array of
acclaimed wines, starting with the more 'traditional'
varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Shiraz, to the point now where they are also
recognised as one of the best producers of Italian
varieties in Australia. Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Barbera
and the wonderful sparkling Prosecco (an Australian first)
all give a taste of what the Italians call, La Dolce Vita.
Built in the early 1950's, the refurbished Cellar Door
(which originally served as the Whitfield Police Station)
was relocated to Dal Zotto Wines where it is now surrounded
by vineyards and hillsides. It is here you can sample your
way through Dal Zotto's delicious range of wines. (With its
history, you could say the views and wines from the Cellar
Door are quite 'arresting'....or maybe best not).
Rinaldo's of the King Valley is operated by Otto and
Elena's nephew, Adam Pizzini, who delights in sharing the
family history of traditional Italian hospitality centred
around the table. The restaurant sits next to the Dal Zotto
Wines Cellar Door in one of the farm's original tobacco
sheds - the corrugated iron tobacco sheds and kilns are a
major part of the King Valley landscape and offer a
reminder of the region's recent agricultural history. (The
Dal Zotto family, in fact, were tobacco farmers before
rekindling their long love of the grapevine). Adam's menu
features the best of local produce assembled into dishes
with a delicious Italian accent. The kitchen garden next to
the restaurant provides seasonal inspiration, especially
through the blackboard of specials that change daily
according to the available flavours. The menu works
beautifully with a wine list that features many options
including the Dal Zotto Estate range of favourites - hard
to go past wine and food combinations made from ingredients
you can see out of the window...but that's the King Valley
for you.
Keep an eye out for the seasonal King Valley events
including the Dal Zotto Primavera del Prosecco - Spring
celebration of Prosecco - in November, new releases and
much, much more.
For more information, please contact Christian Dal Zotto on
0409 002570
or email:
christian@dalzotto.com.au
Dal Zotto Wines - (03) 57 298 321: Open 7 days a week -
10am - 5pm
Rinaldo's of The King Valley - (03) 57 298 000
Thursday - Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday
lunch
Catch up on news of our next
event...
Did you know that...our long awaited Pinot Grigio &
Arneis are back in Cellar Door...