The Ceravolo's came to Australia from Calabria, Southern Italy over fifty years ago from the Old World to a New World. It was no co-incidence that they came from the 35 N Parallel in Southern Italy to the 35 S Parallel in the South of Australia.

The wines are estate grown from either the Adelaide Plains or the cooler Adelaide Hills. Our home Estate is nestled amidst cherry orchards and chestnut trees in the Adelaide Hills.

Adelaide Hills grapes were planted as early as 1839, but it was not until the early 1980's that there was a renaissance for vineyards and winemaking in this region. Grape varieties well suited to the Adelaide Hills are sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot grigio and pinot noir.

Joe works non-stop on the vineyards to produce the best quality fruit across the Plains and Hills. He work with local winemakers closely to deliver balanced and elegant wines that are great by themselves or partner with food beautifully.

The Dare to Dream - Ashley & Holly Ratcliff

The secret behind Ricca Terra’s premium wines is to use grape varieties that are better suited to the warm and dry climatic conditions of the Riverland. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot quickly made way for Nero d’Avola, Montepulciano, Tinta Barroca, Fiano, Vermentino and many other Mediterranean grape varieties.

The implementation of viticulture practices that strive for quality, practices such as crop thinning, hand pruning and hand harvesting.

Ricca Terra is recognised for its innovation, leadership and vision, which helps contribute to the future reputation and excitement of Australian Wine.

In 2019, they were awarded a five star rating in the 2020 James Halliday Wine Companion and again in 2021, also listed in the Top 10 upcoming wineries in Australia.

Winner of the Gourmet Traveller Viticulturist of the Year, we have challenged tradition and forged lasting change with our vineyards & wines.