An Italian oasis in the heart of Amador County is the best description of this destination winery a few miles outside the tiny berg of Plymouth. Amid lushly planted gardens, statues, patios, fountains and their Italian bistro is Villa Toscano’s ornately designed hospitality center.

The Tuscan-themed winery produces a wide range of California varietals,
Rhone-style wines and Italian favorites. Their specialty is their robust Zinfandel. They make five versions, including a late-harvest wine with five percent residual sugar. Their dessert wines include an Orange Muscat and a port.

Once past the garden patio, you enter the richly appointed tasting room adorned with wall tapestries, upscale gifts, wine accessories and a long elegant tasting bar. While you are tasting or browsing through the gift shop, the sound system serenades you with familiar compositions by Italian composers.

In a separate building is the Bistro Deli, serving gourmet salads, sandwiches and other specialties.