Enartis Pacific: Powering Australian and New Zealand Winemaking Innovation from Malvern East

In the heart of Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, at 69 Chadstone Road in Malvern East, sits the Australian headquarters of Enartis Pacific — the regional arm of a global leader in oenological solutions. For more than fifteen years this local team has quietly supported wineries across Australia and New Zealand with scientifically grounded products, practical technical advice and a deep understanding of Southern Hemisphere conditions.

Enartis itself was founded in 2003 as part of the Italian Esseco Group. The company set out to combine rigorous research with real-world winery experience. By 2008 it had established Enartis Pacific to serve the growing wine industries of Australia and New Zealand. Today the wider Enartis network operates twelve branches across five continents, employs more than 200 specialists, offers over 300 specialised products and invests around two million euros each year in research and development. More than 10,000 wine producers in fifty countries rely on its solutions.

A complete toolkit for modern winemaking

Enartis Pacific supplies the full suite of tools that contemporary winemakers need. The range includes carefully selected wine yeasts (the EnartisFerm family), fermentation nutrients, enzymes for extraction and clarification, tannins for structure and colour stability, plant-based fining agents, gum arabic, mannoproteins, sulphiting agents and advanced stabilising products such as the Zenith range based on potassium polyaspartate.

Particular attention is paid to organic and low-intervention styles. Several products carry Australian Certified Organic accreditation, including EnartisFerm Bio and various EnartisGreen preparations. The company also offers Easytech yeasts that require no rehydration and a growing suite of solutions designed to help wineries manage the effects of climate change — higher sugars, lower acidity and greater risk of stuck fermentations.

Beyond products, Enartis Pacific provides technical sales support, laboratory services and process engineering advice. The local team works closely with the Australian Wine Research Institute and university facilities, recently running comparative Shiraz fermentation trials that combine micro-fermentations, sensory evaluation and real-time monitoring via Winegrid sensors. This practical, data-driven approach helps winemakers turn research findings into reliable cellar outcomes.

Rooted in the local industry

Although the company forms part of an international group, the Pacific operation is firmly embedded in the Australian and New Zealand wine communities. Country Manager Rocco Longo, PhD, brings a strong scientific and commercial background to the role. Holding a doctorate in Wine Sciences and an MBA in Leadership, he has more than seventeen years’ experience in the beverage sector, including applied research and national product management roles in Australia.

Supporting him is a dedicated local team covering laboratory and quality management, technical sales, engineering, purchasing, logistics and customer service. Key contacts include Laboratory & Quality Manager Andrea Campos Andaur, Sales Manager Tilly Bowden and Technical Sales Representative Yael Crede, among others. The combination of global R&D capacity and local responsiveness allows Enartis Pacific to adapt solutions quickly to regional grape varieties, vintage conditions and regulatory requirements.

The Malvern East office serves as the commercial and logistical hub, with additional facilities supporting organic product handling. The company maintains strong links with both large commercial producers and smaller boutique operations, reflecting its philosophy of proximity — being present where the wine is made.

Why Australian and New Zealand wineries choose Enartis

Winemakers value three core strengths. First is innovation: new yeast strains, plant-based fining agents and tartrate stabilisation technologies that reduce energy and water use while protecting wine quality. Second is technical depth: the ability to discuss fermentation kinetics, colour stability or protein haze with someone who understands both the science and the practical pressures of harvest. Third is reliability of supply and consistent product quality, backed by international certifications including ISO standards and organic accreditation.

In an industry facing climate variability, labour constraints and rising consumer expectations for sustainability, these attributes matter. Whether a producer is seeking to enhance thiol expression in Sauvignon Blanc, stabilise colour in Shiraz, or reduce sulphur dioxide use, Enartis Pacific offers targeted, trialled solutions rather than generic recommendations.

Looking ahead

Enartis continues to expand its technological offering through partnerships such as the integration of Winegrid monitoring systems and Parsec process management tools. The goal is an engineered and integrated approach to winemaking in which data, products and expertise work together. For Australian and New Zealand producers, that means access to tools that improve consistency, efficiency and wine quality without sacrificing the distinctive character of local terroirs.

From its base in Malvern East, Enartis Pacific remains a quiet but influential partner to the region’s wine industry — translating global research into practical results one vintage at a time.

Business Contact Details

Enartis Pacific Pty Ltd 69 Chadstone Road Malvern East VIC 3145 Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9820 5605 or (03) 9428 0037 Email: customerservicepacific@enartis.com Website: www.enartis.com/en-au or www.enartis.com.au