De Bortoli Wines

Wine company

This third generation family company was established in 1928.

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Owned AUS

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De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd

AUS

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jul 2025)

Praise Criticism Information

De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd

Praise

4/5 for packaging performance

This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2025 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).

Source: APCO (2025)

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Political donations

The democracyforsale.net website, which aggregates data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), reports that this company donated $4,400 to Australia's major political parties between 2018 and 2023. To view this company's entry in the AEC's Transparency Register, follow the link and click on "Named on the following annual returns as providing funds to:" to see the political donations made by the company.

Source: AEC (2024)

Govt grant to reduce energy costs

In 2012 this company received a $4,829,405 grant from the Australian Government's $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Program, which helps manufacturers reduce their energy bills. The money paid for energy reduction projects across wine making, packaging, warehousing and site services areas through using grid power more efficiently, replacing old equipment and use of solar technology. Five wine-making sites in NSW, Queensland and Victoria were involved.

Source: Australian Govt (2012)

Sustainability Award 2015

In 2015 this company won an Australian Business Award for Sustainability, which recognises organisations that execute initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Source: Australian Business Awards (2015)

Organic products

Company retails, manufactures or distributes products that are certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label.

Source: ACO (2022)

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified

This company owns and operates vineyards certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, a voluntary program that focuses on several key areas: land and soil, water, people and business, biodiversity, energy, and waste.

Source: Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (2025)