La Dolce Vita Festival

Celebrate La Dolce Vita at Darling Estate’s new cellar door! Sip our new release wines, soak up live tunes from Erik Parker, and kick back with friends for games on the lawn. Think good vibes, good wine and easy-going fun – the sweet life, King Valley style.

Settle in with a glass (or two) and relax to Erik’s soulful, feel-good tunes as you sip your way through our latest wines and enjoy our homemade sausages and polenta chips.

Whether you’re chasing a laid-back afternoon in the sun, a soundtrack of live music, or your new favourite wine, Darling Estate is the place to be. Come for a glass, stay for the day – we’ll have the good tunes, great wines, and all the sunshine vibes covered.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm

WINE

Taste your way through our La Dolce Vita wine list and then kick back on the
grass and enjoy the vineyard views

FOOD – available from 10:00am till close

Polenta chips – House made and served with aioli – pair with a sausage for a hearty meal

Koombahla sausages – Italian style pork sausages – house made and served with caramelised onion, roquette and local chutney or dijionaise on a crusty bread roll

Bang Bang chicken skewers – Marinated chicken pieces grilled on skewers with a creamy sweet & spicy sauce

ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy live music with the legendary Erik Parker, who brings acoustic soul, looping and originals to life all day

BUS POLICY

By appointment only, all busses must book in, please contact: [email protected] / 0494 300 520

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

DAL ZOTTO WINES PROSECCO FESTIVAL

Kick off La Dolce Vita weekend with Dal Zotto Prosecco Nights Friday 14^th from 5–9pm as we celebrate 21 years of Australian-grown Prosecco. A milestone that marks the very first release of Australian grown Prosecco.

This special weekend is all about raising a glass, sharing delicious food, and enjoying live music and good times with family and friends.

It’s three full days of food, music, and celebration. A true festival of Prosecco and our 21st birthday party. Whether you join us for one night or the whole weekend, come raise a glass to the sparkle, flavour, and joy of La Dolce Vita.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Friday 5pm to 9pm

Saturday and Sunday tastings are from 10am to 4pm, the Prosecco Bar is open at 11am to 4pm

WINE

21 years of Australian Prosecco! A milestone that marks the very first release of Australian grown Prosecco.

FOOD

Indulge in wood-fired pizzas, slow-roasted porchetta rolls, house made gnocchi, artisan gelato, and more. Pair it all with a glass (or two!) as we toast to 21 years of Australian Prosecco.

ENTERTAINMENT

Friday night the celebrations kick off with live music from Scott and Amanda, setting the perfect soundtrack for a sparkling evening from 5pm to 9pm

Saturday the party continues with Lennon Paul returning to the stage from 12–4 pm. Soak up the festival atmosphere, explore the delicious food offerings, and keep the celebrations going all afternoon. This year, the kids get their own slice of La Dolce Vita! Our brand-new Kids Zone is a fun-filled haven with games, crafts, and playtime galore running from 12 until 4 pm on Saturday only! For only $10, your little one can play the day away while you relax with a Prosecco (or two!!)

Sunday we’ll close out La Dolce Vita in style with a special performance by Sweet Buzz, a funky 8 piece band sure to get everyone up and grooving! Think sunshine, Prosecco, incredible food, and music that will carry us right through to the final toast.

BUS POLICY

All buses require advance booking. Please contact [email protected] to arrange your visit

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

Pets welcome – on lead at all times.

At John Gehrig Wines we are pouring great family wines all weekend at our beautiful riverside cellar door, as well as the opportunity to win by spinning the wine wheel with every wine purchase. We’re serving up delicious German Kransky’s for lunch and amazing Toasties for breakfast, so why not plan your trip to visit us before you head up the Valley.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm

WINE

New Release Wine – Check out what has been released since our 2025 harvest!

2024 Merlot, 2024 Cabernet Merlot & 2024 Elizabeth’s Block or if you’re after a white wine try the 2025 Chenin Blanc

Everyone’s favourite the Growler is back too!

Back Vintage Wine – 2018 RG Riesling is out and drinking beautifully

This festival weekend we have our Spring Special, any wine purchase gets a bottle of the 2 Rivers White & a spin of the lucky wine wheel, where you can win a discount off your wine, a free bottle or even a 6 pack of wine!

FOOD

Breakfast Menu: A range of Toasties to kick start your festival morning before you head up the valley!

Lunch Menu: German Kransky sausage served in a roll – with your choice of trimmings (sauerkraut, cheese, coleslaw, mustard, onion, tomato relish, BBQ sauce) – We are German after all!

Wine Match: 2024 Gamay

Sweet Tooth: You know we have a great range of fortified wines, so why not try with a sweet treat tasting plate $10

ENTERTAINMENT

Spring is the perfect time to grab a glass or bottle of wine from our family favourites and match it to great conversation with friends and family on the riverside deck. Lawn games will be out (weather depending) & we have a small kid’s corner in the cellar door.

BUSES POLICY

All buses require advance booking. Please contact our cellar door 03 5727 3395 to arrange your visit

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

Pets welcome on lead

SPRITZZINI PIZZA PARTY

Celebrate the sweet life at Pizzini with Italian flavours, live entertainment and our brand new Spritz!

Join us for our inaugural Spritzinni Pizza Party over the King Valley’s La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Festival this November 15 & 16. This daytime celebration blends the best of Italian flavours, refreshing sips, and energetic entertainment in true Pizzini style.

Indulge in our house-made creamy pesto or Bolognese gnocchi or choose from classic pizzas: Margherita, Capricciosa or Prosciutto with rocket. For lovers of something sweet, we will also be serving up tiramisu, chocolate fudge cake, apple strudel and gelato. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.

Be the first to sip our brand-new Prosecco Lime Spritz, a zesty, sparkling cocktail made for sunny afternoons. You’ll also find a line-up of wine cocktails, local beers, and non-alcoholic options so everyone is covered.

Food, wine, music, and sunshine—this is la dolce vita!

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES 

Saturday & Sunday 10am to 5pm

WINE

A wine tasting is included with your festival entry plus we have an extra special tasting area for our wine club members and guests.

FOOD: Lunch 11:30am – 2:30pm. Antipasti and Sweet Treats 11am to 4pm

MENU

Antipasti

Gnocchi – Creamy Pesto or Bolognese (GF)

Pizza – Margherita, Capricciosa or Prosciutto with rocket

SWEET TREATS

Apple strudel

Gelato

Tiramisu (GF)

Gluten free and vegetarian options available

ENTERTAINMENT

Adding to the festival atmosphere, Bric a Brac will rove the grounds entertaining with their gypsy jazz tunes, while Paris Zachariou lifts the energy with lively vocals plus up beat DJ sets to get you out on the dance floor.

BUS POLICY

All buses that carry 12+ people require advance booking, Bus Booking Form NOTE: the latest bus booking time each day is 3pm, please make sure you book with us in advance.

For more information on our festival click the link LDV at Pizzini

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

FUR BABIES WELCOME BUT MUST BE ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES

✨ SAMBAR HILLS AT LA DOLCE VITA FESTIVAL✨

We have the bubbles, and the good vibes! Join us for live music, Cocktail Spritz and a delicious line-up of eats — Specialising in bubbles and a beautiful atmosphere, overlooking our stunning vineyard.

After Fun! You know where to find us – one day only at Sambar Hills. 🥂🎶🍴

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday Only

Kick off at 10am – to 5:30pm

WINE

Specialising in bubbles and beauty, we have tastings at our Bubble Bar

FOOD

Crispy chicken burgers

Hot chips

Our famous arancini.

Ham & cheese croissants for the early birds after a Champagne breakfast-literally!

ENTERTAINMENT

Live music to entertain you through the day

BUS POLICY

All buses require advance booking. Please contact us on 0431 303 496 or email: [email protected] to arrange your visit.

We look forward to seeing you!

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD, ALCOHOL or PETS

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Join us for La Dolce Vita, a weekend celebrating King Valley food, wine and good company in our relaxed garden setting overlooking the vines.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Sat 15 Nov: 10:30am – 5:30pm

Sun 16 Nov: 10:30am – 5:30pm

WINE

Be among the first to taste our new release Pinot Grigio

Also being served up, spritzers, beers and soft drinks

FOOD

Smoke on the Valley – last orders 4pm

A special menu built for grazing between tastings…

BBQ Ribs – half rack sticky pork ribs with cornbread muffin & pickle slaw

Valley Wings – Cherry-smoked party wings with festival sauces

Brisket Mac Smash – smoked brisket mac & cheese, jalapeño cornbread, pickled veg

Pitmaster Ploughman’s – rustic platter of smoked meats, cheeses, pickles & sourdough

Glenrowan Whisky Pork Belly Lollipops – sticky glazed skewers

Spirited Scoops gelato & sorbet – Espresso Martini, Negroni, Piña Colada, Whisky Salted Caramel Crunch

Dietary options available, please ask our team on the day

ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday our regular Melbourne duo Sophie & Ethan will be performing, and Sunday Jack will be back to join Sophie & Ethan to play all your favourite hits!

BUS & BOOKING POLICY

All buses and groups of 8+ people require advance booking. Please email [email protected] or call 0436 646 787 to arrange your visit

YOU’RE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR PICNIC RUG

PETS ARE WELCOME ON LEAD

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

Join us in Milawa for our annual Spring Wine and Food Weekend, featuring two full days of tastings, live entertainment plus delicious wine and food as part of the 2025 Wines of the King Valley ‘La Dolce Vita’ Festival.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm

WINE

A wine tasting is included in your festival ticket

FOOD

4 course Set Menu with matched wines in Brown Brother’s hatted restaurant $140/pp for adults. Bookings essential. https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=136049&restref=136049&experienceId=559538&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Grazing Menu from the Barn including cheese and charcuterie

Local external food stalls

DRINKS

Array of pop-up bars on the grounds, highlighting our new SPRITZ range

Barn bar serving all your favourite Brown Brothers wines, local beer, cider and soda 10am-5pm

ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday – Flow Trio & Jane Doe

Sunday – Red Brick Radio & Jane Doe

BUS POLICY

Small buses no booking required.

Large bus groups advance bookings are required, please email [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:

This event will proceed under all weather conditions.

No pets over this festival weekend please
Strictly no BYO food, alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks
No hard eskies or picnic baskets
No BYO wine glasses, cutlery or plates

Get ready to celebrate the sweet life! Join us in the picturesque King Valley on Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 November for La Dolce Vita Festival — two glorious days of food, wine, music and Italian spirit. Enjoy Politini’s Sicilian-inspired wines, indulgent grazing platters, cannoli and chocolate salami, plus our signature Zizzu Spritz. With live music by Jeff Cabalar, it’s a weekend of food, wine, and Italian spirit.

Whether you’re a wine lover, a foodie, or just after a relaxing weekend under the spring sun, La Dolce Vita is a feast for all senses. Grazie — see you in the Valley!

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm

WINE

Taste Politini Wines

• Pull up a chair, fill your glass, and taste the heart of Sicily in the King Valley. From crisp, bubbly Proseccoand citrus-bright Grecanico, to the cherry-rich warmth of Sangioveseand the bold embrace of Nero d’Avola. At La Dolce Vita Festival 2025, share in the flavours we’ve carried from our Sicilian roots to the King Valley — wines made for food, for friends, and for celebrating life the Italian way.

FOOD – served from 12pm – 4pm

Grazing Platters

• Indulge in generous grazing platters brimming with the best Italian cheeses, cured meats, olives, and seasonal produce.

Sicilian Sweets

• Finish on a sweet note with cannoli, chocolate salami, and other Sicilian treats, perfectly paired with espresso

Zizzu Spritz

• A refreshing twist on the classic spritz — crafted with Limoncello, our late harvest Zizzu, and finished with a splash of crisp Prosecco. Bright, zesty, and unmistakably Italian — the perfect sip for La Dolce Vita.

ENTERTAINMENT

Live Music — Jeff Cabalar

Enjoy the smooth acoustic sounds of North East Victoria’s Jeff Cabalar, blending classic hits and modern favourites with a soulful, laid-back style. The perfect soundtrack to your La Dolce Vita weekend.

BUS POLICY

All buses and groups of 8+ people require advance booking. Please contact our cellar door on 0427 567 377 or email: [email protected] to arrange your visit. 

PLEASE NO BYO FOOD or ALCOHOL

PETS ARE WELCOME ON LEAD

Join the Corsini family at La Cantina King Valley on the 15th and 16th November to celebrate La Dolce Vita in the beautiful King Valley at our classic Tuscan style cellar door. Enjoy preservative free and vegan friendly wines, authentic Italian dishes prepared by the Corsini family, along with live music, market stalls, and free guided winery tours supporting Boys to the Bush. Get your family, friends or colleagues together for an enjoyable relaxed weekend with a great family friendly atmosphere.

FESTIVAL OPEN TIMES

Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.  We look forward to seeing you over the weekend.

WINE

Here you can taste our vast range of preservative free and vegan friendly wines, including our many Italian favourites; Albariño, Fiano, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera and our very popular Saperavi.

Match your favourite wine to some delicious homemade Italian food.  Following Nonna’s secret recipes the Corsini family has again prepared their mouthwatering meals. Try an antipasto platter on the lawns with a glass of our fresh and vibrant sparkling -our 2024 Sangiovese Col Fondo.

For lunch enjoy our beautiful Mediterranean Vegetable stack with a glass of the textural and newly released 2025 Fiano. Alternatively, look towards the classics and enjoy a plate of our infamous Nonna’s Lasagna with a glass of our 2024 Sangiovese.  Fancy something sweet?  Why not try Nonno’s Fortified and Raisin Ice-cream or an Affogato.

FOOD – Available all day.

MENU

Antipasto Platter $30(GF option available)
Polenta Chips $12 (V)
Mediterranean Vegetable Stack $12/$20 (GF&V) (Vg option on request)
Nonna’s Lasagna $15/$25
Arancini $15/$25 (V)
Falsomagro (Sicilian Beef Roll) $25
Gnocchi with Bolognese $20
Gnocchi with Mediterranean Sauce $20 (V&VG)

FOR THE KIDDIES

Bowl of chips $7
Spaghetti Bolognese $12
Ice-cream $6
Choice of strawberry, chocolate or caramel topping.

DESSERTS

Tiramisu $15 – Contain alcohol
Affogato $16 – Contains alcohol
Apple Cake $12
Chocolate Torte $15 (V VG & GF)
Sangiovese Sorbet $10 (V VG & GF)
Nonno’s Fortified & Raisin Ice Cream $12 – Contains alcohol

ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am Keepsake will be entertaining you while you soak up and enjoy the family friendly festival atmosphere

MARKET

Saturday and Sunday stroll through our market brimming with homemade products and local produce.

WINERY TOUR

Don’t miss out on our guided winery tours.  Tours will run twice daily (11:30 and 3:00pm) on both Saturday and Sunday and will go for approximately 40 minutes.  Reserve your place by emailing us or sign up on the day.  The tours will be free of charge – all we ask is for a donation to support the local ‘Boys to the Bush’ community program in Wangaratta.

BUS POLICY

Small buses no booking required. Advance bookings required for large buses, please contact us by email [email protected] to arrange your visit

NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL