Dalla Cia Distillery in Stellenbosch
Discover the Italian art of distilling in Stellenbosch
In the heart of Bosman's Crossing in Stellenbosch, Dalla Cia is a family-owned South African distillery with Italian roots and a distilling heritage dating back to 1923.
The Dalla Cia family's distilling story began in Friuli, northern Italy, where Vittorio Dalla Cia acquired a small pot still in the 1920s and began producing Grappa.
Today, that tradition continues at the family's third-generation distillery in Stellenbosch, where Italian distilling craftsmanship meets South African grapes and terroir.
A Family Tradition of Grappa
Dalla Cia is particularly renowned for its artisanal Grappa.
Grappa is a traditional Italian spirit distilled from the fermented grape skins, or pomace, left after winemaking. At Dalla Cia, Grappa is produced using an Italian copper alembic still and traditional distilling techniques.
The result is a range of distinctive Grappas that express the character of the grape varieties from which they are made.
The Dalla Cia Story
More than a distillery
Dalla Cia's home in Bosman's Crossing is also home to Pane e Vino, the family's Italian food and wine bar next door to the distillery.
Here, visitors can experience Dalla Cia wines, Italian food and the family's distinctive Grappa offering in an informal and welcoming setting.
Vittorio Dalla Cia began the family's distilling tradition in Friuli in the 1920s.
His son Giorgio brought his knowledge of winemaking and distilling to South Africa and became an important figure in the country's wine industry. Giorgio later worked at Meerlust Estate, where he pioneered the production of Grappa on a South African wine estate.
In the 1990s, Giorgio and his son George established their boutique Grappa distillery in Stellenbosch, importing a copper alembic still from Italy.
The third generation of the Dalla Cia family continues that tradition today.
Visit Dalla Cia in Stellenbosch
Dalla Cia is located at:
7A Distillery Road
Bosman's Crossing
Stellenbosch, 7600
South Africa
For current information about tastings, visitor experiences, opening hours and bookings, please contact Dalla Cia directly.
Tel: +27 21 888 4120
Email: info@dallacia.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dalla Cia is a family-owned distillery in Bosman's Crossing, Stellenbosch, specialising in artisanal Grappa, wines and premium spirits.
Is Dalla Cia a distillery in Stellenbosch?
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Dalla Cia Distillery is located at 7A Distillery Road, Bosman's Crossing, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
Where is Dalla Cia Distillery?
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Dalla Cia is particularly known for its artisanal Grappa and its Italian distilling heritage, which dates back to 1923 in Friuli, northern Italy.
What is Dalla Cia known for?
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Can I taste Grappa at Dalla Cia?
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Dalla Cia produces a range of artisanal Grappas in Stellenbosch. Pane e Vino, located next to the distillery, offers a unique Dalla Cia Grappa Tasting Menu. Please contact Dalla Cia for current tasting availability.
What is Grappa?
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Grappa is a traditional Italian spirit distilled from fermented grape skins, or pomace, left after winemaking.
Does Dalla Cia produce wine?
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Yes. Dalla Cia produces a range of classically styled wines using grapes sourced from growers in the Stellenbosch area.
What else can I do at Dalla Cia?
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The Dalla Cia family distilling tradition began in Friuli, northern Italy, in the 1920s. The family established its boutique Grappa distillery in Stellenbosch in the 1990s.
How long has Dalla Cia been distilling?
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Dalla Cia is home to Pane e Vino, the family's Italian food and wine bar, where visitors can enjoy Italian food, Dalla Cia wines and the Grappa Tasting Menu.