Californian Roots
Italian Soul
Our Story Begins
40 Years Ago
“The bottom line is quality without compromise. This is a commitment we feel is reflected in every bottle of Ferrari-Carano wine.”
1981
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
1982
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
1985
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
1990’s
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
2000’s
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
2010’s
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
Present
Don and Rhonda Carano, natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno.
A Headline About Italianity
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A Headline About Winemaking Philosophy
Aromatic Whites + Mountain Reds
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Winemaker
Spotlights
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Winemaker, White WinesNatalie West
“The bottom line is quality without compromise. This is a commitment we feel is reflected in every bottle of Ferrari-Carano wine.”
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Winemaker, Red WinesRebecka Deike
“As winemaker for our red wines, I love the seasonal experiences and connection between seeing the vines develop in the vineyards, the grapes ripening & witnessing…”
Our Sustainable Vineyards
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Our AVA’s
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Dry Creek Valley
The warm, well-drained soils of Dry Creek Valley…one of the most picturesque wine regions that supports multiple Ferrari-Carano varietals and is home to our Italianate winery and hospitality center, Villa Fiore.
Alexander Valley
The deep, fertile soils of Alexander Valley…home to many of Ferrari-Carano’s mountain, bench land and valley floor vineyards and one of the largest appellations in Sonoma County.
Russian River Valley
The cooler region Russian River Valley…known for its marine fog, gravelly soils, deep forests and open grasslands…ideal appellation for growing our Pinot Noir and Vineyard Select Chardonnays.
Napa Carneros
The foggy, breezy Napa Carneros region…the unusually cool climate of this region near the San Francisco bay is ideal for growing our Chardonnay grapes.