Fortino Winery - Gilroy, California
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member jimmonty
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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