CHIEF winemaker at De Bortoli Wines Rutherglen Estate, Marc Scalzo, is one of 13 Australian winemakers named among the Top 100 Master Winemakers of the Year 2024 by The Drinks Business.

The Drinks Business Top 100 list is an annual guide celebrating the world’s top winemakers and their wines.

The accolade recognises Mr Scalzo's contribution to the world of winemaking, specifically for the 2022 De Bortoli Rosé Rosé, which clinched the Master Medal in The Drinks Business 2023 Global Rosé Masters.

De Bortoli Wines said in a category overwhelmingly beset with wines from all over Europe, its Rosé Rosé was the only Australian Rosé to receive the ultimate accolade - the title of Rosé Master for its outstanding expression.

It says since its inception in 2018, the De Bortoli Rosé Rosé, with its intense aromas of peach and pomegranate and a textural savoury dry finish, continues to be a driving force behind Australia's pale dry Rosé movement, captivating wine enthusiasts worldwide.

De Bortoli Wines said Mr Scalzo, known for his respectful, balanced and lively winemaking approach, is an integral part of the De Bortoli Wines family, infusing his passion and expertise into every vintage.