The Villa Maria story is one of absolute passion. 100% New Zealand and family owned, Villa Maria was founded in 1961 by Sir George Fistonich. An iconic wine company, our wines are made with exceptional attention to quality and a dedication to sustainability. An unrelenting passion for producing quality wine has cemented Villa Maria’s place as New Zealand’s most awarded winery for over thirty years.
Sir George Fistonich's entrepreneurial spirit has seen Villa Maria push the boundaries in every aspect of winemaking. In 2001, Villa Maria became the first major winery to convert fully to screw caps and market the benefits internationally - a prime example of Villa Maria's commitment to producing wines of uncompromising quality.
