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Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace
25200 Arnold Drive Highway 12l
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-4700

Tasting:   Open daily 10 to 5 pm
Complimentary tasting, $5 for premium wines
10% case discount
Tours:
 
Tours 11 am, 2 & 3 pm daily
Amenities:
  Tuscan Villa with 1000 olive trees on the property
Price Range:   $11 to $125 per bottle
Established:   1989
VIP Tasting:   Yes

Description

At the southern end of Sonoma’s Carneros region is the destination winery and marketplace of Viansa. Celebrating everything Italian, this 90-acre estate has it all — a classic Tuscan villa with abundant gardens, hilltop picnic sites, olive trees and vineyards, an Italian marketplace, an extensive deli and gift shop, regular tours, complimentary wine tasting, private patios, scenic views and event spaces.

Created by Sam and Vicki Sebastiani, Viansa was created as a way to share a love of good food, wine and Italian heritage. The winery is located on a hilltop overlooking a waterfowl preserve. With its hand-painted murals, massive beams and Italian marble, the villa exudes Tuscan charm. The extensive grounds are planted with Italian cypress, stone pines and over 1,000 olive trees.

The wines produced include the well-known Italian grapes such as Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio, along with lesser-known varieties such as Arneis, Aleatico, and Primitivo. Also available are California varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.

Grapes used are from their estate as well as sourced from other Sonoma Valley and North Coast growers. The winery is also known for its blends, such as their Super Tuscan Blend, Sempre Avanti, a mix of North Coast Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Features
Ambiance Types of Wine Amenities
Resort Like
Kid Friendly
Off the Beaten Path
Family Run
Country Charm
Casual & Relaxed
Hip & Stylish
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Italian
Port or Dessert Wines
Estate Grown Wines
Gift Shop - Special
VIP Tasting
Food Available
Picnic Sites- Superior
Art Gallery
Event Space
Wine Education Seminars
Catering
Tours - Regularly Scheduled
Member Reviews
Staff Knowledge & Friendliness
Amenities, Comfort & Cleanliness
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Overall Impressions
Italian Elegance
Javier, Portland
January, 2008

Reminiscent of a Tuscan Villa, Viansa Winery is one of the more beautiful Wineries that I have visited in the past years. The simple elegance of the property was enough to overwhelm my senses. Surrounded not only by vineyards but by olive trees, the villa sits atop a hill overlooking the land. Once you enter the tasting room there are hand painted murals and Italian marble, these features only add to the experience when you are offered to taste Italian Varietal wines such as the Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio and Dolcetto. Viansa is truly a little taste of Italy.

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