AUSTRALIA'S largest family-owned winery, Casella Family Brands (CFB), has announced the certification of its winemaking sites, vineyards and grape supply, under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia scheme.
CFB-owned Riverina, Barossa, Rutherglen and Glenrowan wineries are now certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, with the 2025 vintage release of brands Yellow Tail wine, Peter Lehmann Wines, Brand’s Laira, Morris of Rutherglen, Baileys of Glenrowan, Casella Family Wines and Atmata, to carry Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification.
Sustainable Winegrowing Australia is Australia’s national program for grape growers and winemakers committed to making sustainable wine.
CFB's says its involvement demonstrates its dedication to sustainable practices and the long-term growth of Australia's wine industry.
In 2024, CFB contributed 12 per cent of Australia’s annual wine grape crush and as a result, more than one in 10 grapes harvested will now be grown under the Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program.
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CFB sustainability manager Joey Sergi said the certification was a significant step in the company’s sustainability journey.
“After investing in installing our large-scale solar farm last year, we’ve focused on achieving Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification across our wineries and grower base," he said.
"Consumers are increasingly choosing brands that prioritise sustainability, and with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification, they can trust our wines are produced with environmental care.”
CFB grower services manager and senior winemaker Nic Schirripa acknowledged the enormous effort and commitment to obtaining the certification from winery staff and the company’s grower network.
He said the program formalises its current operations by providing a structured framework to document sustainability practices, which will help it identify risk areas and uncover opportunities for improvement going forward.
