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Totino Estate Vineyards are situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia, in a region called

Paracombe. Located approximately 420 metres above sea level, Totino Estate sits on 120 acres of land with

80 acres of vineyards. The climate is cooler, the soils richer, and the subsequent � avours of the grapes grown,

are delicate yet complex. The property was a former vineyard, however in 1970’s a Government grant was

issued and the vineyards where vacated. In 1999 despite the unkempt state of the Paracombe Estate,

the Totino family saw great potential and commenced planting six grape varietals.

THE WINES

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, N.V. Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot,

Pinot Grigio and the flagship varietal of the Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc.

PA R A C O M B EA D E L A I D E H I L L S

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, N.V. Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot,

Pinot Grigio and the flagship varietal of the Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc.





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Reminiscing in the years that were, the vineyards remind Don of his youth in Calabria. Travelling through the Calabrian country side with his grandfather, their donkey Peppina and a few relatives from the village who would also bring their donkeys to harvest the small family vineyard.

After harvesting and crushing the grapes barefoot, the families and friends would celebrate by rejoicing with food and wine. Although technology has advanced over the years, we still keep the old tradition of celebrating with family and friends after harvesting.

Press ReleaseSecond Place, not a fall of Grace for Totino as contenders see red.

The World’s Greatest Shiraz challenge, the biggest Syrah and Shiraz Competition in the World is run by Winestate Magazine, this year it saw the likes of top shelf brand

contenders fall behind in judging as this modest dark horse left a blazing trail of disappointment amongst the bigger reds.disappointment amongst the bigger reds.disappointment amongst the bigger reds.

The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges The velvety kiss of this Adelaide Hills Totino Estate Shiraz impressed head judges such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick & such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick & such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick & such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick & such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick & such as the likes of Mr Wolf Blass AM, Phil Lehman, Louisa Rose, Petr Simmick &

Shane Harris just to name a few perhaps it is a surprising result to many.Shane Harris just to name a few perhaps it is a surprising result to many.Shane Harris just to name a few perhaps it is a surprising result to many.Shane Harris just to name a few perhaps it is a surprising result to many.

With a small marketing budget, the Totino team strives to achieve quality wines With a small marketing budget, the Totino team strives to achieve quality wines With a small marketing budget, the Totino team strives to achieve quality wines With a small marketing budget, the Totino team strives to achieve quality wines With a small marketing budget, the Totino team strives to achieve quality wines year after year through hard work and determination relying on the land and it’s

produce to come up with the goods; and come up with the goods it has.

The Shiraz belongs to a long line of award and medal winning vintages and the Totino Estate team could not be happier of this result.

Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Winestate World’s Greatest Shiraz & Syrah Challenge 2012Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 5 Star Rating Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 5 Star Rating Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 5 Star Rating Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 5 Star Rating

Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 2Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 2Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 2Totino Estate Shiraz 2008 – 2ndnd Place Worlds Greatest Shiraz Place Worlds Greatest Shiraz Place Worlds Greatest Shiraz Place Worlds Greatest Shiraz

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Medal Win is Cast in BronzeJUDGES MEET THE TOTINO REDS DUO

– DOUBLE THE TROUBLE FOR SHOW COMPETITORS

Totino Estate Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon again awarded Totino Estate Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon again awarded Totino Estate Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon again awarded Totino Estate Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon again awarded Totino Estate Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon again awarded at one of Australia’s most highly prized wine shows.at one of Australia’s most highly prized wine shows.at one of Australia’s most highly prized wine shows.at one of Australia’s most highly prized wine shows.at one of Australia’s most highly prized wine shows.

This year’s competition attracted a whopping This year’s competition attracted a whopping This year’s competition attracted a whopping This year’s competition attracted a whopping This year’s competition attracted a whopping 318 Australian Wineries collectively submitting 2,414 wines.318 Australian Wineries collectively submitting 2,414 wines.318 Australian Wineries collectively submitting 2,414 wines.318 Australian Wineries collectively submitting 2,414 wines.318 Australian Wineries collectively submitting 2,414 wines.

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2011Bronze – Class 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 VintageBronze – Class 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 VintageBronze – Class 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 VintageBronze – Class 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 VintageBronze – Class 24 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Vintage

Bronze – Class 28 Shiraz 2008 VintageBronze – Class 28 Shiraz 2008 VintageBronze – Class 28 Shiraz 2008 Vintage

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From 4 Star Winery to Trophy!TOTINO ESTATE SANGIOVESE IMPRESSES JUDGES

The Mediterranean variety Sangiovese has become more and The Mediterranean variety Sangiovese has become more and The Mediterranean variety Sangiovese has become more and The Mediterranean variety Sangiovese has become more and The Mediterranean variety Sangiovese has become more and more popular & the Totino’s in their Adelaide Hills vineyard more popular & the Totino’s in their Adelaide Hills vineyard more popular & the Totino’s in their Adelaide Hills vineyard more popular & the Totino’s in their Adelaide Hills vineyard more popular & the Totino’s in their Adelaide Hills vineyard

have recreated a perfect growing environment for this varietal. have recreated a perfect growing environment for this varietal. have recreated a perfect growing environment for this varietal. have recreated a perfect growing environment for this varietal. have recreated a perfect growing environment for this varietal. Although in the Totino Stable there are many gold medal winning Although in the Totino Stable there are many gold medal winning Although in the Totino Stable there are many gold medal winning Although in the Totino Stable there are many gold medal winning Although in the Totino Stable there are many gold medal winning

wines, this is the fi rst Trophy and Don couldn’t be more happy.wines, this is the fi rst Trophy and Don couldn’t be more happy.wines, this is the fi rst Trophy and Don couldn’t be more happy.wines, this is the fi rst Trophy and Don couldn’t be more happy.wines, this is the fi rst Trophy and Don couldn’t be more happy.

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Adelaide Hil ls Regional Wine Show 2010 Adelaide Hil ls Regional Wine Show 2010 Adelaide Hil ls Regional Wine Show 2010 Adelaide Hil ls Regional Wine Show 2010 Adelaide Hil ls Regional Wine Show 2010 Gold – Class 13 Dry Red Wine Other VarietiesGold – Class 13 Dry Red Wine Other VarietiesGold – Class 13 Dry Red Wine Other VarietiesGold – Class 13 Dry Red Wine Other VarietiesGold – Class 13 Dry Red Wine Other VarietiesTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr imsTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr imsTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr imsTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr imsTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr imsTrophy – Best Other Wine Sponsored by Tr ims


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THE 2008 TOT INO ESTATEAdelaide Hills Shiraz retails for $19.95, which just goes to show that you can’t judge a wine by its price, because at the time of writing this, that wine has just been announced as the runner-up in the 2012 Great Shiraz Challenge.

Just think, you could buy around three cases of the Totino shiraz for the same money you would spend on one bottle of some wines in the same challenge! When I suggested this to Don Totino, proprietor of Totino Estates Wines, his immediate response was: “I think I sell it too cheap, don’t I!” The fruit for this winning shiraz came from Totino’s vineyard at Paracombe in the Adelaide Hills. Paracombe has an altitude of over 400m – the terrain is gently undulating, the climate cool and the soils are rich. The story goes that several decades ago, grapes grown in this same area were regularly used by Max Schubert for his Grange and for St Henri.

As any viticulturist will tell you, wine is made in the vineyard. Totino’s viticulturist, Damien Harris, is no exception. Harris lives on site at the vineyard with his wife Tory. “Absolutely, wine is made in the vineyard,” he agreed. And he couldn’t be accused of being biased because he is also a qualified winemaker. “I’m often asked which I like more - winemaking or viticulture. It’s no contest - I just love being out in the vineyard.”

Harris isn’t alone in his passion for the vine. Totino might be the very busy CEO of Festival City Wines and Food but he loves to roll up his sleeves and spend as much time as he can in his vineyard helping Harris. “I had Don on the tractor all day Sunday,” said Harris. “He likes it because he can relax, doesn’t have to think too much and there are no phone calls.”

“During summer I usually finish in the office around five,” explained Totino. “And then go to work up in the vineyard. I love to be involved, it gives me huge satisfaction.”

FIGHTING FAR ABOVE ITS PRICE

You can’t always judge a You can’t always judge a

wine’s quality by price alone.wine’s quality by price alone.

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He went on: “When I was a boy growing up in southern Italy, the highlight of the year was the grape picking season. We used to go up in the hills in our Alfa Romeos - our donkeys - and pick up the grapes and bring them back to crush them. I used to jump in the concrete vat, stomping up and down in my bare feet crushing the grapes. Then we got to try the wine from the previous year. Even as young as six I was allowed to try it, although my grandma would add lots of water.”

As the often-cited phrase goes – “You can take the man out of the country but not the country out of the man”. Totino has reproduced the atmosphere of those halcyon days of his youth at his Paracombe property that he fondly refers to as his little Tuscany.

It isn’t just grapes that fill the hectares at Paracombe. There are vegetables, sheep, alpacas and according to Harris: “Just about every fruit tree that you can imagine, including chestnuts, olives, quinces,

persimmons, cherries and lovely black figs. Don’s instructions are if there is a bare patch of ground a plant has to go into it - but it has to be a plant that bears fruit!”

“There are about 300 olive trees and on olive picking day Don comes up with his entire family, they lay blankets on the ground and armed with rakes they comb the trees, the wine flows and half a cow is cooked up by the house – it’s a great day.”

Apart from growing the grapes for Totino wines, Totino and Harris are both very involved in the winemaking process. “What you see in the bottle represents long hours spent blending different barrels. If we aren’t happy with the results it doesn’t go into the bottle,” Harris said. He has a simple, but sound, philosophy: “I have to like to drink the wine myself.”

Totino exports some of his wine to Italy. He recalls a recent visit to his home country: “I was in a restaurant in Trento near the Austrian border and asked the wine waiter if they had Australian wines, he

said they did, and then produced a bottle of my own wine. That made me really very happy.” Totino wines are made in more of a European style. “The 2008 shiraz is a good example of this,” said Harris. “It is probably the biggest style that we have made – it was quite a warm vintage. The fruit is quite pronounced and we ended up using about 70 per cent old oak.”

Totino and Harris were both rapt with the Winestate win. “When you win something Winestate win. “When you win something Winestatel ike this, it makes all the hard work worthwhile,” said Totino. If you haven’t heard of Totino wines it is because Don doesn’t believe in spending money on marketing or expensive brochures. He would rather put the money into producing the best wine he can. The pair only has one point of difference. “I keep telling Don he is selling his wine too cheap,” Harris said. “But he just says ‘I want to make good wines at a good price’ because that is what he expects from other people.”

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Growing RegionParacombe, Adelaide Hills

Bouquet Reminiscent of spring blossom aromas and delicate hints of strawberry fruit

PalateA lovely creaminess � lls the mouth, with the Chardonnay giving this wine a lively zesty lemon citrus � avour whilst the Pinot adds softer tones of berry fruits.

Totino Nominees Product of Australia12% Alc/vol 7.1 Standard Drinks Allergen Statement - Contains Sulphites

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family and friends. In the Totino family this tradition still continues and being so

proud of our family tradition the � rst release of Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot has

been named after my � rst granddaughter, Cartia (My Princess).

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Harvest The Chardonnay grapes for this pleasant style are hand picked and gently pressed to preserve the essence of the fruit

AppearanceStraw with pale green hues

BouquetCool controlled fermentation has crafted a wine of pure varietal citrus and stone fruit � avours with lifted herbaceous overtones

PalateA balanced palate with fresh acidity, the wine is optimum whilst young

Recommended CuisinePrawns in potato strings with avocado, lime aioli and rocket salad, drizzled with basil oil & Chris Jarmer’s sticky balsamic

Totino Nominees Product of Australia13.5% Alc/vol 8 Standard Drinks Allergen Statement - Contains Sulphites

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HarvestTotino Estate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect example of a cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Adelaide Hills is renowned for this varietal and this vintage shows all the characteristics of a fresh Sauvignon Blanc.

Appearance Pale straw with brilliant green hues

Bouquet This wine has aromas of musk, lime blossom and passionfruit

PalateUnbelievably lively and zippy, showing passionfruit and mango � avours amid the lemony overtones. A lean, yet � avour-some wine, best drunk within 18 months.

Recommended CuisineCaramelized leek, onion & Gruyère cheese tart with rocket salad, drizzled with basil oil & Chris Jarmer’s sticky balsamic


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Harvest This exquisite wine is a result of traditional Italian nurturing - spur pruned and picked by hand to achieve a premium quality product.

Appearance Pale straw with greyish tinge

Bouquet This aromatic wine exhibits green apple and pear like aromas & � avours.

PalateOutstanding depth of � avour and palate weight. Crisp, citrus � nish. Best enjoyed young to capture the vibrant fruit � avours.

Recommended Cuisine Salmon served on a on a bed of basil, bocconcini and roma tomatoes, drizzled with a basil oil and topped with roasted parma prosciutto.

Totino Nominees Product of Australia13.5% Alc/vol 8 Standard Drinks Allergen Statement - Contains Sulphites

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Growing Region Paracombe, Adelaide Hills

Appearance Medium Ruby Red

Bouquet Stewed plums and dark cherry with some spicy & earthly overtones.

PalateShows tannins which are quite dry on the front palate, balancing the acid which leads to a crisp � nish on the back palate. The wine is actually on the upper side of medium. Unique from other wines from the region with its depth, colour and dryness on the back palate with low sugar levels.

Recommended Cuisine Beef carpaccio with crumbed brie drizzled with a basil oil and Chris Jarmer’s Sticky Balsamic


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Harvest Premium Adelaide Hills fruit parcels grown on the picturesque Totino Vineyards are picked from vines ranging from 14-30 years old.

Appearance Rich Ruby Red

Bouquet A classic Australian full bodied red blend with distinguished characters.Vibrant plum & forest berry aromas of the Cabernet blending perfectly with the cherry, spicy oak of the Shiraz.

PalateA wine with ‘the lot’ pleasantly smooth and lingering on the � nish.

Recommended Cuisine Red meat, it loves it any way grilled, braised, in stews, and without playing favourites Lamb is a match made in heaven for this wine.Creamy pasta dishes, with cured cold cuts such as San Daniele prosciutto and crusty bread.Mild washed rind ‘stinky’ cheese to harder, more age matured, nuttier cheddars, parmesan or manchego.Figs and chocolate.


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Cabernet ShirazTwo award winning varietals form the Totino range are brought together for the � rst

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Harvest An Italian varietal, Sangiovese is typically a lighter style wine. This particular Sangiovese is the product of handcrafted winemaking in conjunction with careful nurturing in the true style of Italian Viticulture.

Appearance Medium Ruby Red with purple brick hues

Bouquet Classic aromas of cherries and raspberries, very subtle oak, with underlying leather tones.

PalateEarthy, spicy and nutty characteristics, with subtle, yet complex � avours. Medium bodied palate with good richness that � nishes clean and dry.

Recommended Cuisine Lamb picatta, thin cutlets of lamb dipped in egg, herbs and parmesan cheese served with grilled zucchini


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2009 is already receiving great results with a Bronze in Sydney receiving a wholesome 16 points from judges. Winestate Magazine 3.5 Stars

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Harvest This late ripening robust variety is well suited to the premium Adelaide Hills region. The tightly structured Cabernet Sauvignon, displays scents of blackberries and mint with � avours of dark berry fruit.

Appearance Deep brick red

Bouquet Sweet cherries, blackcurrants, spice, mint and savoury oak.

PalateMedium to full bodied with vibrant fruit of mulberries and plums. A softly textured wine with � ne clean tannins and a long � nish.

Recommended Cuisine Beef � llet with fried gnocchi, served with a red wine glaze on a bed of sauteed spinach and topped with some fresh herbs.

Totino Nominees Product of Australia14.5% Alc/vol 8.5 Standard Drinks Allergen Statement - Contains Sulphites

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HOT OFF THE PRESS2012 Winestate Magazine – 5 Stars

PLUS 2nd Place at World’s Greatest Shiraz Challenge

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Harvest Picked in late April, this full bodied grape variety is well suited for premium wine production. Selected from the Totino Estate, situated in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, the vines have been lovingly cultivated via traditional methods, including the art of hand pruning and picking. Limiting the yield has assisted in creating a wine of immense quality and an intense colour displaying typical Shiraz characteristics.

Appearance Deep red with purple hues

Bouquet Lifted cherry and spice aromas

PalateAn elegant yet rich wine with subtle oak characters and � ne longtannins evident on the � nish.

Recommended Cuisine Beef � llet with ox tail tartlet, onion con� t and red wine glaze

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Don Totino was born in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica RC (1950) – Italy

After immigrating to Australia in 1968, at the age of 18 he was the youngest barber in Australia, however he realised that hair dressing was not for him. He then went on to own and operate a pizza bar called ‘lick a chic’.

In 1977 he bought Sarti Liqueurs, producing liqueursessences, marsala and importing Italian wines and food. From humble beginnings Festival City has since expanded into importing and distributing powerhouse of � ne Italian products such as Italian San Daniele Prosciutto, fresh and matured cheeses, pasta, biscuits and more recently NZ and Chilean wines just to name a few.

Festival also houses a � ne faire of local South Australian and Australian products, boasting Vine Valley Vinegar; an established brand for over 100 years which is proudly still SA owned and made on site in the newly refurbished bottling line.

The company is today a leading distributor of wines, spirits, beers and food, supplying up to 80% of the SA hospitality service; As well as other Australian states including Victoria and Northern Territory.

In 1998 Don purchased an Adelaide Hills vineyard in the region of Paracombe, where Totino Estate was born. The existing vineyards were neglected but with a lot of passion and determination the vineyards began to grow.

2002 saw the � rst release of Pinot Grigio and Unwooded Chardonnay and from there Totino Wines have picked up over the years numerous awards.

Along with a passion of viticulture, Don is a man who has dedicated his time to many charitable boards and social groups such as SPARC and most recently the St Hilarion Building Fund. He has been an active member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce since 1986 and board member since 1995.

His tireless dedication and work for the community as well as his business savoir faire has not gone unnoticed. He has been honoured twice by the Italian Government for both his business and charitable contributions to the community. First receiving a Knight of the Order of Merit to the Italian Republic ‘Cavaliere dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana’ and most recently ‘Commendatore dell’Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana’, Commander Order of Merit, which is the third highest honour in the Italian merit ranking.

For service to the Italian community, particularly through promoting commerce and industry and as a supporter of a range of charitable organisations Don was also awarded an OAM, the Medal of the Order of Australia.

Don is married to Connie and they have three children, Anna, Linda, Francesco, and son-in-laws Laurence Condo and Chris Jarmer. Don and Connie have three beautiful granddaughters, Cartia, Alexia and Charlotte and a grandson named Tommy.

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