Our Review
Ricca Terra is the venture of Ashley and Holly Ratcliff. Ashley began his journey in wine in '92 when he joined Orlando as a viticulturist, thereafter moving to Yalumba where he remained until '16. During this time he obtained a bachelor of applied science, a master's degree in marketing and became a graduate of the AWRI sensory evaluation course. In his 15 years with Yalumba he was winery manager for the vast Riverland winery and technical manager (viticulture). He was the recipient of 4 major state and federal industry awards, all focusing on viticulture in drought-prone regions. So when he and Holly purchased an 8ha vineyard in the Riverland it presented the opportunity to plant varieties pushing the envelope, such as the rare ancient Balkan variety slankamenka bela. There are now 80ha of varieties, mainly selected for the climate and grown with smart viticultural practices. Ricca Terra means rich earth in Italian. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Arinto, Nero d'Avola, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, Lagrein, Fiano, Greco, Tinta Barroca, Grenache Blanc, Negroamaro.
Cellar Door
Information
Private tastings available on request
Hours
By appt
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
WA: Liquid Library, 0416 100 971, shaun@liquidlibrary.net.au
NT: Please contact Ricca Terra - 0411 370 057
SA: The Wacky Grape Wine Company, wine@wackygrape.com.au, 0455 454 905
NSW & QLD: Altitude 701, 0401 715 772 - michael@altitude701.com.au
VIC: Santé, 03 9429 1990, orders@santewines.com.au.
International Sales Information
Exports to Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, US
Stockist
www.riccaterra.com.au
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Ashley Ratcliff |
| Viticulturalist |
Ashley Ratcliff |
| Region |
Riverland |
| Address |
PO Box 305, Angaston, SA 5353
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| Established |
2017 |
| Dozens |
12 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
80 ha |
| Opening Hours |
By appt |
| Telephone |
0411 370 057
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| Website |
www.riccaterra.com.au
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