Seghesio Family Vineyards

Edoardo Seghesio, an Italian immigrant, founded the winery in 1895 when he planted the first Zinfandel vines at what is now known as the Home Ranch Vineyard. The estate expanded in 1910 with the planting of Chianti Station Vineyard, which today holds the oldest Sangiovese vines in North America. Seghesio was among only 100 wineries that survived Prohibition between 1920 and 1933. In the decades that followed, the winery produced bulk wine and at one point made the majority of red wine in all of Sonoma County. In 1993, the family made a pivotal shift toward premium, estate-focused wine production. In 2011, Seghesio joined the Crimson Wine Group.

• Founded 1895 by Edoardo Seghesio, an Italian immigrant
• One of only 100 wineries to survive Prohibition
• Chianti Station Vineyard planted 1910 houses oldest Sangiovese in North America
• Shifted to premium production in 1993 after decades of bulk winemaking

Seghesio manages over 300 acres of certified sustainable estate vineyards spread across three Sonoma County appellations: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley. Soils vary significantly by site, ranging from gravelly clay loam to shallow red volcanic soils and iron-rich red rocky soils. Some vineyard locations benefit from cool morning fog during the summer months, moderating temperatures and extending the growing season. This diversity of terroir allows the winery to express a broad range of Italian and Californian varietals with precision.

• 300 acres of certified sustainable estate vineyards across three appellations
• Soils include gravelly clay loam, shallow red volcanic, and iron-rich red rocky types
• Morning fog moderates summer temperatures in select vineyard sites
• Spans Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, and Russian River Valley

Seghesio is best known for its Zinfandel program, with its Sonoma Zinfandel holding the title of the number one Zinfandel in the US above $20 retail. Old Vine Zinfandel is sourced from vineyards averaging close to 75 years of age, delivering the concentration and complexity that comes with low-yielding ancient vines. Winemaker Andy Robinson leads production with an old-world approach, emphasizing balance, purity, and character. Beyond Zinfandel, the portfolio includes Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino, Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Alicante Bouschet, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the estate's deep Italian roots.

• Sonoma Zinfandel is the top-selling US Zinfandel above $20 retail
• Old Vine Zinfandel sourced from vines averaging close to 75 years old
• Winemaker Andy Robinson applies an old-world, balance-focused philosophy
• Portfolio includes rare Italian varietals such as Canaiolo Nero, Malvasia, and Trebbiano

The Seghesio tasting room is located in downtown Healdsburg, placing it at the heart of Sonoma County's wine country. With over 125 vintages produced and five generations of family involvement woven into the estate's identity, Seghesio offers visitors a direct connection to one of California's most storied winemaking legacies.

• Tasting room situated in downtown Healdsburg, Sonoma County
• Over 125 vintages produced to date
• Five generations of family involvement in the estate's history
• Part of the Crimson Wine Group since 2011