About the Winemakers
Madeleine + Mario Marson | Vinea Marson
Madeleine Marson is an emerging winemaker, bringing a strong pedigree in research & an holistic approach to winemaking & viticulture at Vinea Marson. Instrumental in establishing the family’s award-winning Cellar Door, Madeleine turned her attention to the winery in 2017, completing a vintage in the Yarra Valley before returning to pursue her winemaking heritage at Vinea Marson.
Madeleine is completing a Bachelor of Wine Science & is passionate about sustainability & growing Italian varieties in a changing climate. In 2023 Madeleine undertook research in this area through Montalcino & Chianti as the Victorian Wine Show travel scholar, before completing the 2023 vintage under Paolo de Marchi at Isole e Olena. A recent Young Farmer Scholar, she is passionate about undertaking projects that improve the health and wellbeing of the vineyard's soils. Madeleine was recently announced as a 2025 Wine Australia Future Leader - participating in a 6-month program of professional development in 2025.
With more than 40 years’ spent working in the Yarra Valley & Heathcote, Mario Marson is one of Australia’s most experienced winemakers & viticulturists. Winemaking had long been a tradition in the Marson family, from the suburban Melbourne backyard to the family farm in Friuli that Mario first visited as a child. Mario pursued his passion for wine, gaining qualifications in Agricultural & Wine Sciences from LaTrobe University & Charles Sturt University.
For 17 years Mario was winemaker & viticulturalist at the renowned Mount Mary, working alongside the late Dr John Middleton. A formative experience, these years gave Mario a valuable understanding of both the technical & creative skills required to produce premium wine.
