Fortino Winery
Gilroy Wine Tasting Directory
Fortino Winery
The Fortino family is dedicated to crafting wines that are both drinkable and delicious. For over 50 years they have been producing award-winning dry, fruit forward varietals from their estate vineyards in Santa Clara County. Founded by Ernest Fortino who first established the winery with his wife Marie back in 1970, today you can find Fortino wine on store shelves all across America.
Fortino Winery is the first and only winery in California to be dry-farmed, producing flavor-intense grapes. In 1995, Ernest passed down responsibilities of running Fortino Winery to the next generation of family, and the winery has since increased from 50 acres up to 150 acres.
About Fortino Winery
| Winery Name | Fortino Winery |
|---|---|
| Address | 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy. |
| City | Gilroy |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020 |
| Website URL | http://www.fortinowinery.com/ |
| Phone | 408.842.3305 |
| gino@fortinowinery.com | |
| Tasting Hours | Fri- Sun: 12pm - 5pm |
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