Foppiano Vineyards

Our premier location and foundation of core family values, has allowed us to produce quality wine for over 100 years. Since 1896, our sustainably-farmed vineyards have produced ripe, expressive fruit, enabling our award-winning wines to speak for themselves vintage after vintage.

Our estate Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay vineyards thrive in the temperate climate of the Russian River Valley, an American Viticultural Area Louis J. Foppiano helped to establish.Estate Tasting - This flight takes you on a sip by sip exploration of the flavors of our Russian River vineyards.

Our winemaker, Nova Perrill, joined Foppiano Vineyards in the beginning of 2015 and embodies the essence of what Foppiano represents: a commitment to quality in the cellar and vineyard. He brings with him not only the knowledge and experience gained from over 10 years of winemaking in Sonoma County, but also a strong desire to continue to enrich and expand the legacy of Foppiano Vineyards.

The story of Foppiano Vineyards is a family epic full of tradition, perseverance and contributions to the history of Sonoma County and the wine industry. Founded in 1896 by Giovanni Foppiano, Foppiano Vineyards is one of Sonoma County's oldest continually-operated, family-owned wineries. Our family has supplied northern California with wine for over a century, surviving Prohibition in the 1920s by selling home winemaking kits.

We're proud of our Italian heritage and our deep, 125+ year roots in the Russian River Valley. Please join us on a trip down Foppiano's Memory Lane to learn about our family history and winery. Giovanni Foppiano arrived in New York from Genoa, Italy in 1855 and traveled to California - by way of Panama - looking for the gold in them there hills.

As the family's favorite wine, Petite Sirah has also become Foppiano's flagship offering, known nationwide as one of the country's top Petite Sirahs each vintage. Over the years, our Petite Sirah has gained praise from the wine press and from consumers for its high quality. For many years, the Petite Sirah grape was used for blending with California's "Burgundy style" wines.