Colio Estate Wines

About Colio Estate Wines

Colio Estate Wines is a winery located in the Stoneybrook Heights neighborhood on Adelaide St N in London, Ontario. The business serves wine lovers by offering a wide selection of wine styles and varietals, including white wines, red wines, and sparkling wines. Specific offerings include the Colio Dry white, Colio Extra Dry white, Dockside Premium White Blend VQA, and various Small Lot Series wines such as Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. They also produce Colio + Vodkow Craft Cream Liquor and offer items like the Blanc de Blancs Traditional Method Sparkling and Reserve Pinot Gris. The winery's history dates back to the early 20th century when three Italian bricklayers—Alfredo, Enzo, and Tiberio—dreamed of building a world-class winery in the Lake Erie North Shore region. After overcoming challenges with partners, they worked with experts from Udine, Italy, to establish the business. Colio Estate Wines opened its doors in 1980 and was one of the first wineries in the region to be granted a license following prohibition. The winery describes itself as a pioneer in Ontario's wine industry and highlights its craftsmanship and perseverance in winemaking. The winemaking operations are currently led by winemaker Allison Christ, who holds an Honours BSc. in Chemistry/Mathematics from the University of Windsor and has extensive experience in both small and large winery settings. Under her leadership, the winery focuses on harvest, fermentation, blending, and bottling. The business has earned over 600 awards in global competitions. Customers can purchase products at the winery, through 14 retail boutiques across Ontario, at various LCBO and grocery locations, or via online ordering.