Pessagno Winery
1645 River Road
Salinas, CA 93908
(831) 678-2992
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Open Friday to Sunday 11 to 5pm
Tasting fee $4 per 3-wine flight
10% discount of 6-11 bottles, 15% on case purchase
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Tours:
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Tours by Appointment
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Amenities:
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Vacation Rental
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Price Range:
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$18 to $65 per bottle
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Established:
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1999
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Production:
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10,000 cases
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Pessagno Winery Description
Spot the large American flag along River Road and you have found the entrance to Pessagno Winery. Head past the entry gates and down the road to the green-roofed one-story house and tasting room. You enter through a simple door to a very large space that formerly housed winery and farm equipment. Freshly painted in Tuscan yellow and outfitted with long tasting counters, the room is currently being remodeled to handle more visitors. Outside there is a BBQ area and picnic tables.
Pessagno sources grapes from vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Benito and Monterey Counties. The focus here is on making Pinot Noir. The cool vineyards in the region are a perfect match for this grape, and Pessagno takes full advantage by producing a number of offerings. There are currently seven on their list, all with subtle and not-so-subtle differences that give visitors a great opportunity to taste and compare. Also on the tasting list are Chardonnay, Riesling, late-harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Syrah and a Port. A two-bedroom vacation rental on the property is also available to guests.
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