Spritz Fridays in the Cellar Door

Join us from 6pm every Friday night in October and November for “Spritz Fridays in the Cellar Door”. Spring is upon us and there is no better way to enjoy the season then with a bubbly, citrus spritz. A live…

Friday Nights in the Cellar Door

Every Friday in July and August we will be cranking the fire, while serving winter menu favourites and drinks in our Cellar Door. Don’t forget the live band that will be pumping the smooth tunes! Perfect for your next date…

Wine Dinner Series at Pietro Gallo Estate

Join us for an exclusive evening with Steve Webber, Chief Winemaker of De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate. Enjoy a 5 course Italian dinner matched with premium Yarra Valley wines, in the private lounge at Pietro Gallo Estate. Steve is an…

Did you know Grappa is a great digestif drink?

We all know that grappa is a delicious and enjoyable alcoholic beverage of Italian origin that is unlike any other. Wonderfully fragrant in addition to having unforgettable taste, this grape pomace brandy is enjoyed by millions around the world. Those…

Oaks Day 2019 | Pietro Gallo Estate

We’d love you to join our fabulously fun and glamorous Oaks Day celebration on Thursday 7th November 2019. Treat yourself to an elegant three-course luncheon in our signature restaurant, Olivigna OR Be part of a lively cocktail party with roaming…

Meet the Pietro Gallo Estate team – The lads behind the liqueur

Nathan Rigby (right: Master of the Distillery) and Paul Gurry (left: Product Manager and face behind the Cellar Door bar) are witty, real and more importantly know their fair share about liqueur and grappa. We sat down with them for…

A DAY AT PIETRO GALLO ESTATE DISTILLERY

Through the eyes of Nathan Rigby – Head Distiller. The drive. As I drive up the winding road leading to the estate I can sense spring is upon us, the air is crisp, the kangaroos are posed in the nearby…

The History of Grappa and Its Evolution

With a history that stems back to the distillation processes of Friuli in 530 AD, Grappa is an Italian spirit that has evolved from a poor man’s drink to a global hit. Using the remaining elements of wine-producing grapes, clear…

Bombolone Classic – Italian Donut Recipe by Olivigna

Makes around 20 INGREDIENTS Deep fryer brought up to 170°C 250g of flour 30g of sugar  ½ cup of milk 30g of butter, melted and cooled 8g of powdered yeast mixed with a little warm water A good dash of cooking…

Anna’s guide to olives – Olivigna at Pietro Gallo Estate

Olive mini movie See for yourself the story behind our olive grove, the making of our olive oil and my own olive curing and roasting: click here. With special thanks to our talented and generous filmmaking friend Andrew Beck. Cured and…