Take the time to explore Italian varietals grown along the Wine Road.
Italy is home to over 300 grape varieties, and many of them grow happily right here in Sonoma County. Our welcoming climate and suitable soils are conducive to an array of Italian varietals. More and more producers are adding Italian varietals to their portfolios, with some dedicating their entire program to them. Be it red, white, sparkling, or even skin contact in style, there is a great selection of Italian varietals to discover along the Wine Road.
Italian reds such as Sangiovese, Primitivo, and Barbera are well known and well loved. But there are many more reds to try including Dolcetto, Nero d’Avola, and Negroamaro, to name a few. Among the whites, you’ll find exciting new flavor profiles in Biancolella, Fiano, and Ribolla Gialla, alongside old favorites like Pinot Grigio.
Experiment and taste widely, from the familiar to the obscure, to find what best suits your palate. The bright acidity of Italian varietals makes them easy to pair with a variety of foods. Many wineries offer special tasting flights and food pairings to enhance your experience of the wines. Check out our list of producers here. They all will be delighted to introduce you to the diverse flavors and many pleasures of Italian varietals. Salute!
Let the adventure begin…
Amphora Winery
4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
707-431-7767
Colagrossi Wines
7755 Bell Road, Windsor
707-529-5459
D’Argenzio Winery and Anthesis Wines
1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa
707-546-2466
DaVero Farms and Winery
766 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
707-431-8000 xt. 1
David Coffaro Vineyard & Winery
7485 Dry Creek Road, Geyserville
707-433-9715
deLorimier Winery
2001 Highway 128, Geyserville
707-857-2000
Due Ruscelli Vineyards
994 Limerick Lane, Healdsburg
707-473-8089
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
300 Via Archimedes, Geyserville
707-857-1471
Harvest Moon Estate & Winery
2192 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa
707-573-8711
Hook & Ladder Winery
2134 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa
707-526-2255
Idlewild Wines
132 Plaza Street, Healdsburg
707-385-9410
J. Rickards Winery
24505 Chianti Road, Cloverdale
707-758-3441
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate
5007 Fulton Road, Fulton
707-571-8100
Kokomo Winery
4791 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
707-433-0220
Locals Tasting Room
21060 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville
(707) 814-0713
The Meeker Vineyard
5 Fitch Street, Healdsburg
707-431-2148
Even more to explore…
Mengler Family Wines
834 McClelland Drive, Windsor
707-620-0175
Moshin Vineyards
10295 Westside Rd, Healdsburg
707-433-5499
Orsi Family Winery
2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg
707-732-4660
Pedroncelli Winery
1220 Canyon Road, Geyserville
707-857-3531
Peterson Winery
4791 Dry Creek Road, Bldg #7, Healdsburg
707-431-7568
Russian River Vineyards
5700 Hwy. 116 North, Forestville
707-887-3344
Saini Vineyards
2507 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
707-433-8477
Seghesio Family Vineyards
700 Grove Street, Healdsburg
707-433-3579
Selby Winery
215 Center Street, Healdsburg
707-431-1288
Sunce Winery
1839 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa
707-526-9463
TADDEI Wine / Super Sonoman
7730 Bell Road, Windsor
707-539-8544
Trentadue Winery
19170 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville
707-433-3104
Trione Family Winery
19550 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville
707-814-8100
West Wines
1000 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
707-433-2066