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Luigi Bazzani, a pioneering Italian-Australian chef, died at 82, leaving a lasting impact on regional dining and wine culture in Victoria.
Luigi Bazzani, a transformative figure in Australian regional hospitality, died on February 25, 2026, at age 82 in Ballarat.
Born in Italy in 1939, he moved to Australia in 1969 and in 1970 opened The Copper Pot in Bendigo, the region’s first fine dining restaurant, introducing European dishes like steak tartare.
He later created La Scala in Ballarat, a multi-level venue with a restaurant and nightclub, and co-founded Warrenmang Vineyard in 1978, later owning it fully.
He advocated for wine by the glass, influencing Victoria’s licensing laws.
Awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2014, he remained active in wine promotion until his final years, leaving a lasting legacy in regional dining and tourism.
Luigi Bazzani, un chef italiano-australiano pionero, murió a los 82 años, dejando un impacto duradero en la cultura gastronómica y vinícola regional en Victoria.