Perched on the granite hills of Sunbury in rural Victoria, Pitruzzello Estate Olive Grove and Vineyard is the creation and passion of owner Sebastiano Pitruzzello.
Arriving from Sicily in 1963 with just a suitcase and a dream, Sebastiano became one of Australia's first independent cheese makers when he established the Pantalica Cheese Company in 1973. Now turning his attention to his other great love of olive oil and wine, Sebastiano has realised his dream with the establishment of Pitruzzello Estate.
Conveniently located just seconds off the Calder Highway for visitors heading to the Macedon Ranges and beyond, the estate features a 158 acre olive grove, boutique vineyard and modern cold press olive oil processing facility.
Pitruzzello Estate is home to award-winning olive oil, with its Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Gold and Silver Award winner at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards 2008.Its range of olive oil and delicate wines are available for tasting and purchase at the cellar door, which also features a selection of olives, cheeses and anti-pasta.
The Estate's gourmet cafe is also very popular, open for lunches and light refreshments with a wide range of tasty choices available including fresh pasta dishes, pizzas, arancini, wraps and focaccias. Of course, coffee and a wide selection of cakes are also always available, while you take in the view across the olive grove.
The restaurant is also now open for lunches Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Friday and Saturday nights. Bookings are essential. This space is also available for functions, catering up to 200 people.
Sebastiano and his family invite you to visit, taste and enjoy all that is on offer at Pitruzzello Estate Olive Grove and Vineyard.
