The Serafino story began in 1966 when Steve (Serafino) Maglieri arrived in Australia from Italy as a passionate teenager full of dreams. Two years later, with his father Giovanni, he planted his first vines in McLaren Vale. Today Serafino own 300 acres of prime McLaren Vale vineyards and a new winery.

The picturesque property comprises a cellar door, restaurant, function centre and boutique accommodation. Steve continues to be the face of Serafino while his daughter Maria Maglieri is its driving force, forging ahead with traditional McLaren Vale varieties as well as exciting Italian-style wines such as Lagrein, Fiano, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and Primitivo plus the Spanish variety Tempranillo. 

In 2009, Charles Whish joined Serafino Wines as Chief Winemaker. Charles has worked in wine regions across USA, France, Italy and Australia and is a recipient of the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy.