Above: Jim Zerella of Zerella Wines.
Above: Joch Bosworth of Battle of Bosworth and Spring Seed Wines.
Zerella Wines
Battle of Bosworth
Jim Zerella comes from a long line of hard working and entrepreneurial growers whose story started in 1926 as they bravely followed their dreams and migrated to Australia from Campania. This proud Italian heritage and passion for growing the best grapes has resulted in five vineyards across the region, each specifically chosen for attributes, that, combined with viticultural expertise, produce high quality fruit.
Established in 2001, Battle of Bosworth is a family winery that combines the traditional with the innovative. Joch Bosworth’s viticultural and winemaking journey has taken him around the world and he is noted as one of the most important organic winemakers and grape-growers in Australia. From their McLaren Vale winery Joch and partner Louise make single vineyard, organically grown and traditionally vinified wines that express true sense of place.
This allows Zerella wines to turn those grapes into exceptional wines of provenance, reflecting the vineyard and the variety. Zerella grows the traditional varieties along with emerging varieties such as Nero d’Avola, Arneis, Fiano, Prosecco and Tempranillo.
The Bosworths’ commitment to the environment, sustainability and excellence has resulted in pure, textural and balanced wines with transparency and drinkability. Their Spring Seed ‘Morning Bride Rose’ recently won Gold and a Trophy at the McLaren Vale wine show. Their cellar door is open 7 days a week.
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