Pillitteri Estates Winery

-The opening of Pillitteri Estates Winery in June of 1993 was the culmination of a lifetime dream.
-Grapes are harvested primarily from the family’s vineyards of just over 100 acres, planted with vitis vinifera and French Hybrid grape varieties.
-Following the exacting standards of the VQA (Vintner’s Quality Alliance) production has increased steadily since the winery’s opening, and currently stands at 100,000 cases.
-The Barrel Cellar, while being a handsome sight, is primarily a wine cellar. It meets the essential criteria: a constant temperature of 12° C (54° F), relative humidity of 50 to 70%, no vibration and protection against light.
-Pillitteri Estates Winery has won over 800 wine awards from both local and international competitions. Has received high praise from wine writers the world over.
-The Ontario Food Exporter Award recognizes an exporter’s successful expansion into new export markets, and their commitment to long-term export growth.
-Pillitteri Estates Winery won the Ontario Food Exporter of the Year Award in 2013.
-In 2011 Pillitteri received recognition from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs for their development of the Verona Appassimento Project.