Ferrari-Carano is one of Dry Creek Valley's largest and most consistent producers, farming 21 estate vineyards across multiple Sonoma County AVAs from their Siena-inspired Villa Fiore estate. The work is split between two production facilities: the Dry Creek Valley winery for whites and the Mountain Winery in Alexander Valley for reds. Walk-in guests can settle into A Taste of Ferrari-Carano without a booking, while the Pranzo pasta pairing and the Aperitivo food pairing turn a visit into a meal. The tasting room and gardens are among the most beautiful in the appellation and worth a visit regardless of the wines.
Fumé Blanc, Sonoma County: the winery's signature white and most-produced wine, bone-dry and aromatic, with grapefruit, guava and stone fruit over a clean, mineral finish.
Chardonnay, Sonoma County: an approachable, multi-clone white showing balance and elegance, the style that launched the winery with its 1985 debut release.
Siena, Sonoma County: a Sangiovese-led 'Spirit of Italy' blend with cranberry, cherry and cinnamon notes and soft, medium-bodied tannins.
Trésor, Sonoma County: the premium Bordeaux-style blend of all five red varieties, cave-aged for depth, with black currant, dark plum, mocha and cedar.
Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley: a bold, spice-driven red drawn from the estate's home appellation.
Founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano and now part of Foley Family Wines, Ferrari-Carano draws on certified-sustainable estate vineyards across six appellations, with celebrated gardens at its Dry Creek Valley winery.
The Villa Fiore is the centerpiece: visitors can taste in the Enoteca tucked into the underground cellar, on Il Terrazzo overlooking the vineyards, under the Fontana Pergolas surrounded by century-old olive trees, or in the Sycamore Grove for seasonal food-and-wine experiences. The gardens are a destination in their own right, particularly during the tulip and daffodil bloom from late February through March, when 5,000 tulips and 1,000 trumpet daffodils are in peak color. The portfolio spans 20-plus wines from 1,200 acres of certified sustainable vineyards. Wine club members have their own member tastings, and an Events Concierge handles private gatherings. Tastings are kid-friendly, with children staying alongside their parents.
