Balletto Vineyards

Russian River Valley · Santa Rosa · Russian River Valley AVA
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Hours
Daily 10am-5pm
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Phone
(707) 568-2455
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Tasting Fee
From $25
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1995

About Balletto Vineyards

Balletto Vineyards is one of the Russian River Valley's most genuinely agricultural and warmly hosted family estates. The Balletto family spent three generations truck farming vegetables on the same 1,200 Santa Rosa acres, supplying produce to Bay Area restaurants and markets, before John Balletto made the transition to wine grapes in 1995. That agricultural heritage shows in everything about Balletto: the farming is meticulous, the hospitality is genuine, and the wines reflect decades of accumulated knowledge about what this specific piece of Occidental Road Santa Rosa real estate can produce.

The estate produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé of Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris from 1,200 acres of Russian River Valley terrain, one of the largest single family-farmed estates in the entire appellation. The scale gives winemaker Anthony Beckman access to diverse soil types and microclimates that smaller RRV producers cannot exploit, enabling the single-vineyard program alongside the approachable estate tier.

The daily walk-in tasting with picnic grounds and vineyard views reflects the Balletto family's fundamental warmth and agricultural accessibility, a working farm that makes excellent wine and opens its doors to visitors without pretension or appointment barriers.

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Russian River Valley SettingBalletto sits in one of California's most celebrated cool-climate AVAs, known worldwide for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Fog-Influenced TerroirRussian River Valley vines benefit from the daily fog that pulls cool Pacific air inland through the Petaluma Gap.
Sonoma Boutique FormatMost Russian River Valley wineries lean toward small-lot production and family-scale hospitality.
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Featured Wines

Pinot Noir
Estate Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Estate
From 1,200 acres of three-generation Balletto family farming, estate RRV Pinot Noir showing the cool-climate elegance and food-friendly depth that Occidental Road Santa Rosa consistently produces in California's greatest Pinot Noir corridor.
Estate
★★★★☆
Chardonnay
Estate Chardonnay
Russian River Valley Estate
1,200-acre estate Chardonnay from the Balletto family's Occidental Road property, mineral, balanced, and reflecting three generations of farming knowledge applied to California's most popular white variety in the fog-influenced RRV corridor.
Estate
★★★★☆
Pinot Noir
Teresa's Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Estate
Named for John Balletto's wife, the premium estate Pinot Noir tier showing maximum depth and complexity from the most carefully selected Balletto blocks, produced in smaller quantities with extended aging.
Estate
★★★★☆
Rosé
Rosé of Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley Estate
Estate dry Rosé from the Balletto Pinot Noir blocks, the most immediately approachable and picnic-perfect expression of what 1,200 acres of three-generation family farming produces in the Russian River Valley's most food-friendly seasonal format.
Estate
★★★★☆

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Taste the wines at Balletto Vineyards in Santa Rosa. Daily 10am to 5pm, walk-ins welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Balletto Vineyards?

Balletto Vineyards's tasting room hours are Daily 10am-5pm. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Balletto Vineyards?

Balletto Vineyards generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Balletto Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Balletto Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Balletto Vineyards?

Tastings at Balletto Vineyards generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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