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Serafino Wines is a family-owned, estate-grown winery in McLaren Vale, South Australia, known for award-winning wines and what it describes as the region's most extensive collection of Italian varietals. It is more than a tasting room: the property combines a cellar door, restaurant, accommodation, and event spaces, so you can visit for a quick tasting, a long lunch, or an overnight stay. It suits travellers building a McLaren Vale itinerary around food and wine, and wine drinkers looking for both classic South Australian styles and Italian-inspired bottles.
Where it is and how to make contact
The winery is at 39 Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia 5171. Phone +61 8 8323 0157 or email [email protected]. Booking is promoted on the site ("Book Now"), which matters most for the restaurant, accommodation, and events rather than a casual cellar door stop.
What Serafino actually offers
The site presents four core experiences alongside the wine range:
| Offering | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Cellar Door | Tasting and buying wine on site |
| Restaurant (Serafino Dining) | Lunch, including lunch on the deck |
| Accommodation | Staying on the property |
| Events | Weddings, conferences, and private functions |
There is also a wine club with member experiences, plus gift vouchers and a "Wine Specials" section on the website.
The wines
Serafino positions itself on two fronts: classic McLaren Vale varieties and "bold and vibrant Italian-inspired flavours." The Italian varietal focus is the clearest point of difference in the region.
Examples listed on the site, with the prices shown there:
- 2020 Sharktooth Shiraz — $70.00
- 2014 Terremoto Syrah — $120.00
- 2026 Bellissimo Fiano — $28.00
- 2024 Bellissimo Barbera — $28.00
- 2024 Bellissimo Nero D'Avola — $28.00
- 2024 Reserve Grenache — $40.00
The Bellissimo range sits at the accessible end; the older, single-bottle releases sit at the premium end. Prices are as published on the site and can change.
Who it is for
- Wine-focused visitors who want Italian varietals (Fiano, Barbera, Nero D'Avola) that are harder to find in a typical McLaren Vale lineup.
- Day-trippers who want tasting, lunch, and a view in one stop rather than driving between venues.
- Overnight guests who would rather stay on a working estate than in a separate hotel.
- Event organisers looking at weddings, conferences, or private functions in the region.
If you only want a fast tasting and nothing else, the restaurant and accommodation side is simply optional rather than a reason to go.
Practical points before you visit
- Book ahead for anything beyond a basic tasting. The site's "Book Now" prompt and the separate booking paths for dining, accommodation, and events suggest these fill independently of the cellar door.
- Check current opening times and availability directly. The site does not publish hours in the material available here, so confirm by phone or email before travelling.
- Use the newsletter if you want event and special-offer updates, since the site promotes it for news, special events, and exclusive offers.
- Sustainability: Serafino states it is a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, which is a verifiable credential if that matters to your buying decisions.
- Online accounts: there is a member login and wine club area, so some content or pricing may sit behind a login. Nothing here indicates the site is free of login requirements for those sections.