New Zealand’s most awarded winery. 

“One of the world’s 50 great wine producers” – Wine Spectator

“One of the World's 50 Most Admired Brands” - Drinks International Magazine

“New World Winery of the Year” - Wine Enthusiast Magazine

“New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year” - International Wine & Spirit Competition

Founded in 1961, Villa Maria Estate is now seen as an icon in the New Zealand wine industry due to its unrelenting commitment to producing quality wine. A passion for quality which begins with astute vineyard selection and expert wine-making is carried throughout every part of the family owned winery, resulting in premium quality New Zealand wine that is enjoyed throughout the world.

The Villa Maria story is one of absolute passion. Each wine is crafted in the unique, fruit-driven style of New Zealand, showcasing the very best of the country’s distinct wine regions. Villa Maria sources grapes from New Zealand’s premium grape growing regions, including Marlborough and Hawkes Bay, and produces wines in state-of-the-art winemaking facilities in Auckland and Marlborough.

The winery Sir George Fistonich started in 1961 is still family owned and stands as an icon of superior quality and innovation in New Zealand winemaking. Villa Maria was also the first wine company in New Zealand to declare the winery a “cork-free zone,” sealing all wines from the 2001 vintage onwards with a screw cap to ensure quality in every bottle.

Dedicated to minimizing environmental impact, Villa Maria has pioneered sustainable viticulture and winemaking since the 1990s, and is one of the very few wineries that have acquired four certifications as proof of the on-going commitment.

In 2015, Drinks International named Villa Maria the most admired wine brand in New Zealand and fourth most admired wine brand in the world.