Pillitteri Estates Winery

Overview

The approach of producing the finest VQA wines from quality grapes in the Niagara Region has earned the Pillitteri Esates Winery over 450 international and domestic medals. Some of these include:

• The Vinitaly Grand Golds and Civart Trophy
• 2009 Gold Medal at the Best of Riesling in Germany for the Vidal Icewine
• 2009 Silver Medal at the Chardonnay du Monde in France for the Chardonnay Icewine
• 2008 Gold Medalist at the American Wine Society for the Vidal Icewine

The Barrel Cellar at the Pillitteri Estates Winery needed 1350 metric tons of concrete to create the cellar. In the middle of the cellar is a 500 inch long monolithic concrete table with a terrazzo surface. Hung above this amazing table are 23 stainless steel chairs, specially designed for the cellar. The French and American oak barrels at Pillitteri Estates Winery sit in a constant temperature of 54 Degrees Fahrenheit with 50 to 70% relative humidity and are not vibrated nor are they in the sunlight at any point.

Hours

Pilliteri Estates Winery Hours

• May 15th to October 15th
  • 7 Days a week 10 am – 8 pm
• October 16th to May 16th
  • 7 Days a week 10 am – 6 pm

Winery Tour Schedules

Public Tours

These tours are offered daily at 12 p.m. and again again at 2 p.m. The public tour is complimentary and is a walking tour of the facility, and then a wine tasting.

Private Group Tours

This is an educational, interesting and fun tour of the new production facility, the underground barrel cellar and a tasting at the end.

Corporate Events

This is a perfect mix of business and pleasure with a customized VIP tour and wine tasting. The dining room offers a panoramic view of the vineyards. The event includes business lunches and wine and cheese receptions.