In 1961, at just 21 years of age, George leased five acres of land from his father in Mangere, Auckland and started off with just an acre of vines. He harvested his first grapes in 1962 and made his first wine under the name Villa Maria.
Throughout the 1960s Villa Maria was a one-man band, with George’s wife, Gail, supporting him in his venture. He made dry red and white wines, sourcing grapes from the greater Auckland regions. In the earl...
Auckland
Located in the North Island, Auckland is New Zealand's largest urban area. The Auckland region is the most populous area in the country. Auckland has a warm-temperate climate, with warm, humid summers and mild, damp winters. The average temperature in the Auckland region is 15.3°C. Auckland enjoys a warm coastal climate without extreme temperatures. The Vineyard Park with its volcanic soils, is planted with Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay...
Being environmentally responsible is inherent in the long term view we take of the wine business. As a family owned New Zealand business. We at Villa Maria believe that sustainability is not an end point but a journey and therefore we are always finding ways to embed sustainable principles into the culture of the organisation.
ISO14001
An environmental management system that systematically reduces the environmental impact of our wine prod...
We lay claim to the title of New Zealand's most awarded winery for over 30 years! George Fistonich believes that the secret to Villa Maria’s success does not lie in chasing awards but rather focusing on making superior quality wine that consumers can readily enjoy. Get this right and the awards naturally follow.
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