King Valley Private Wine Tasting & Grazing Experience

Summary

Family-Run Cellar Door Tasting in Victoria’s Wine Country

Step into King Valley’s relaxed pace as you sample aged Italian wines at Pizzini Wines’ cellar door with a local host. Compare vintages, hear family stories, then unwind outdoors with your chosen glass and an Italian grazing platter. It’s an easygoing experience you’ll remember for its warmth and those small details that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the gravel crunch to be the first thing I’d notice stepping out at Pizzini Wines — but there it was, under my shoes, mixed with this faint eucalyptus scent that always seems to hang around King Valley. Inside, the cellar door felt more like someone’s living room than a tasting room. Our host, Katrina (she’s part of the Pizzini family), waved us in and started pouring before I could even get my jacket off. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “Nebbiolo” properly — honestly, I still don’t think I got it right.

The private wine tasting wasn’t rushed at all. We compared a 2018 Sangiovese with one from way back (2009? My notes got a bit wobbly after the third glass). There’s something about tasting old and new side by side — you can actually feel how time changes things, not just taste it. Katrina told stories about her parents planting these Italian varieties here in King Valley back in the ‘80s, which made every sip feel like part of some long family experiment. The light outside kept shifting through the gum trees while we sat there; it made everything look softer somehow.

Afterwards, we picked our favorite wine (mine was the older Sangiovese — tasted like dried cherries and autumn leaves) and took it outside with an Italian-style grazing platter. Prosciutto, cheese, olives — nothing fancy but everything just right for sitting on picnic benches and watching magpies hop around. It was quiet except for distant laughter from another table and that low hum you get when everyone’s happy but not trying too hard. I still think about that view across the vines sometimes — not dramatic or anything, just… peaceful.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private Wine Tasting and Grazing

• Taste aged and current Italian wines
• Enjoy Italian style grazing platter with wine

Top questions

Is this wine tasting experience private?

Yes, the wine tasting at Pizzini Wines is a private experience for your group.

What food is included during the tasting?

An Italian style grazing platter is included after your tasting session.

Are both current and aged wines tasted?

Yes, you’ll taste both current release and back vintage wines during your visit.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old.

Do I need to be physically fit for this tour?

This experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed at Pizzini Wines?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your visit includes a tutored private wine tasting of both current and aged vintages led by a local guide from the Pizzini family, followed by your choice of wine served with an Italian-style grazing platter enjoyed outdoors on the cellar door grounds.