Fortino Winery - Gilroy, California
Posted by: DougK
N 37° 00.847 W 121° 39.180
10S E 619831 N 4097286
The Fortino Winery is located outside of Gilroy, California on Highway 152.
Waymark Code: WM736D
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2009
Views: 5
The Fortino Winery is situated in Santa Clara Valley, one of the finest wine growing regions of Northern California. Their wines are 95% Estate grown on their Gilroy and San Martin vineyards. In Gilroy, 80 year-old Carignan's roots descend over 40 feet down into the rocky, sandy soil and are dry-farmed, with no trellis to support them.
Many events, such as weddings or girls-night-out, can be hosted at their facility.
Winery Size: Large 10,000 to 99,999 Cases
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: Tue-Sat: 10AM-5PM; Sun: 11-AM-5PM; Mon: Closed
Phone #: (408) 842-3305 or (888) 617-6606
Address: 4525 Hecker Pass Rd
Gilroy, CA 95020-8807
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines: WHITE/ROSE WINES:
Pinot Grigio
White Zinfandel
RED WINES:
Burgundy Reserve
Carignan
Maribella
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sangiovese
SPARKLING WINES:
Extra Dry Champagne
Almond Champagne
FRUIT WINES:
Pomegranate
Apricot
Best Wine Tasted: Apricot Fruit Wine
Rate the Best Wine Tasted:
Price per Bottle: 17.00 (listed in local currency)
Winery Club: Yes
Wine Club Description:: As a Wine Club Member you receive two (2) bottles of Fortino wine every other month, conveniently billed to your credit card. And, if you just want reds, that's fine.
During the months of May and September, Wine Club members and their guests are invited for Dinner at the Winery with the Fortino Family and receive 40% off case purchases!
Charge for tasting?: Not Listed
Tours Available: Not Listed
Cost of Tour: Not Listed
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Price per Bottle #2: Not Listed
Overall Comments:: Not listed
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