Villa Maria Estates
Villa Maria Estate is a New Zealand wine company. It has vineyards in Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and Auckland Villa Maria was founded in 1961 by George Fistonich who, through his dedication to quality, has led Villa Maria to claim the title of New Zealand’s Most Awarded Winemaker. Recognizing the part that viticulture plays in the production of quality wine, Villa Maria was the first New Zealand winery to employ professional viticulturists.
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