N E W !   Remember?  THE  rare  treat  from  Fanucchi Vineyards  that  melted  an  incredible  meal  together  at  that  Bistro,  Resort,  Club,  Restaurant...  You  discovered  it  IS rarely  still  "in stock"  in  the  wine  specialty  shops?  ***  Finally  you  can  NOW  purchase,  reserve, ( &  have  delivered )  your  own  allocation  of  Fanucchi Vineyards  Trousseau Gris  & / or  Old Vine Zinfandel!  *** Get  on  the  E-Mail  List  Today!   There  are   only a  few  hundred  cases  are  produced  each  year  &  you  can  have  some  in  your  "wine closet"!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter by an Old Zinfandel vine near harvest

The Kids in the Old Zin Block in November

Nicholas shows Elena the hand-crank-starter on the Caterpillar (Ages over 1,3, & 60)

Zinfandel Cluster with some "Raisening" near harvest in the Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard

Something Older than our Old Zinfandel Vines 

The photos below have links too

Mature Trosseau Gris Grapes. Click &  learn about this rare Grape & it's refreshing wine!

 

 

 

Click here for 2003 Competition Awards Update!

 

 

 

Click to see Photos of Old Vine Zinfandel pulled out in 2001!

 

 

Mature Trosseau Gris Grapes. Click &  learn about this rare Grape & it's refreshing wine!

 

 

 

Click here for 2003 Competition Awards Update!

 

 

The Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard is a Founding Grower Member of the Russian River Valley Wine Growers

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Yes! that's me on page 38 of Wine & Spirits October 2004 issue "Raiders of the Lost Zinfandel" & those Roma Tomatoes were in my garden!

  Fanucchi Vineyards Wines  has limited distribution out side California and is most often found in the finest restaurants so your guaranteed source is directly from here!

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Nicholas & Elena Tasting Zinfandal October 5, 2003

 

 

 

 

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Fanucchi Vineyards TM  (Fa noo key)Peter Fanucchi Pruning & Training anCirca 1906 Zinfandel Vine 

Welcome to the Fanucchi Vineyards

             home page!

It is as much my deepest hope & prayer that all who taste Fanucchi Vineyards wines, thoroughly enjoy a wine that treats the senses with something very special adding to your good meal and/or time with your friends, as it is also that Fanucchi Vineyards' and all wines be enjoyed with the highest regard towards the health & safety of everyone, always.

Contact: E Mail: PeterFanucchi@FanucchiVineyards.com Please include "subject" ,  P.O. Box 290 Fulton, California 95439 Fax 707-544-6106 PH 707-526-3219

“Peter Fanucchi began his career in wine in 1972…  Today his Old-Vine Zinfandel as well as his Trousseau Gris, an aromatic white, are highly sought after by those in the know.” Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis In: Great Wines You Can Buy Online

Winter 2001; Peter Fanucchi standing at the wettest spot in the Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard's Old (planted 1906) Zinfandel Bolck, in the heart od Russian River Vallley! In the distance, to the North-East, Mt. Saint Helena is covered with snow.

It's OPEN NOW Fanucchi Vineyards Allocation Club!                                                    It's Finally Open: Fanucchi Vineyards Allocation Club!                                          

<<<< Older than our old vines!

Links: Each line or topic below is a link to that topic...  

...So Where in California Can I Taste Fanucchi Vineyards Wines? <Click to see...

Latest Reviews of Current Wines January 2008

Fanucchi Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel

Named in Top 75 California BEST Wines AND

one of the Insider's Top 5 Zinfandels (News 2006)

Fanucchi Vineyards Back Ground SPRING 2001California Poppies bloom as the Zinfandel Vines are waking for the 95th time. Such flowers attract & provide habbitat for benifical insects.(FAQ s!)

Trousseau Gris Back Ground

 Winegrowing details

Abbreviated Zinfandel accolade list

2005 Medal Updates

2000 Old Vine Zinfandel Reviews

2003 Trousseau Gris  Wine Spectator Review

2003 Wine Competition

2002 Trousseau Gris "product sheet"

2001 Trousseau Gris "product sheet"                             

2001 Trousseau Gris  Wins 4 Star Gold!

2000 Trousseau Gris "product sheet"

2000 Trousseau Gris #1 Most Awarded Other White! 

1999 Old Vine Zinfandel Product sheet

1998 Old Vine Zinfandel "product sheet"

1998 Old Vine Zinfandel  Wins 12 GOLD+/GOLD & 98 Points!>The #1 Zinfandel 2 Years running!

1997 Old Vine Zinfandel "product sheet"

1997 Old Vine Zinfandel Quotes & Medals 

August 2002: 4 Star Gold Presentation & Grape To Glass 'Hay Ride'   

 Winegrowing details; the back ground & the seasons (Part one is UP Click Here!)

Flavor tasting the Zinfandel is most critical in deciding when to harvest. On October 5th 2003, as you can see below, the Old vines were getting closer!

Nicholas & Elena Tasting Zinfandal October 5, 2003

Listen while you browse!

To listen to the October 2002 interview on The Wine Radio Network & Hear Spencer Christian's Interview with Peter Fanucchi at Giorgio's Ristorante in Greenbrae of Marin County CA; click  http://vino.com/media/archive/fanucchi.asp or http://vino.com/ Go to The Wine Radio Network & Spencer Christian

 

New pages /Topics coming soon:

  1. >The Passion for Preserving the Unique & Old!

  2. >Our Wine Growing microclimate On Russian River Valley's Wood Road  31 vintages & still learning!

  3. Adventures preserving the Small Family Farm into the 21st century!

...For Frequently Asked questions go to:

Fanucchi Vineyards Back Ground page.

 Fanucchi Vineyards Back Ground Page *Old Vine Zinfandel*Trousseau Gris*History*Russian River Valley*Wood Road*Vine Master Peter Fanucchi

 

Current Wood Road weather forecast:  weather.com - 10 Day Printable Forecast

some portion(s) Last updated: (02/09/2008 16:06 -0800 (Construction is ongoing!  I often add more refinements, photos, information,  pages & links! Come back soon!)

E Mail: PeterFanucchi@FanucchiVineyards.com Please include "subject"  on your email - some days dozens of Spam mails get through & I  delete them quickly! (I'll try to get back to you ASAP. I am one a one man band so occasionally it may take a few days & sometimes it could get mixed with the spam so try again if I haven't responded!)

Let us know if you want to be on our  E Mail List!

If you can, please support small American winegrowers like Fanucchi Vineyards! Demand wines from small USA vineyards especially from vineyards nearly 100 years old! Small family farms are fading away!  Housing is always more profitable (& environmentally destructive!)

Only a few cases of the most Awarded Zinfandel with the 12 GOLD+ / GOLD medals; the Fanucchi Vineyards 1998 Old Vine Zinfandel are still available from California Wine Retailers!   

On February 14th 2003 California  Honored Fanucchi Vineyards "...Your commitment to excellence has led to this prestigious recognition and has distinguished your winery as one of the very best...."

Commendation from the Lieutenant Governor of CA 2-2003

Photo Gallery (partly up but under construction)

Winter & Early Spring 2001; Photos & News from the vineyard (pages from original site & still needs photo repairs!)

I was on the original Grape to Glass Committee & served on The RRVW board over 9 years including One as Vice President... Fanucchi Vineyards no longer participates but Highly recommends this fantastic Annual event on the third Weekend of August.

For information Grape to Glass www.rrvw.org to request your invitation  !

Grape To Glass hay waggon ride -Orange County Wine Society on boardor
Click here  for info about the Annual Grape To Glass, August .

(Hay wagon Vineyard tour August 2002)Russian River Valley Winegrowers Membership Logo

“Peter Fanucchi began his career in wine in 1972…  Today his Old-Vine Zinfandel as well as his Trousseau Gris, an aromatic white, are highly sought after by those in the know.” Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis In: Great Wines You Can Buy Online

Fanucchi Vineyards Wines are now Available in Specialty Wine Shops & Fine Dining Establishments in California AND parts of North America, Asia, & Europe! ... Ask for Fanucchi Vineyards Trousseau Gris & Old Vine Zinfandel today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 “Peter Fanucchi began his career in wine in 1972…  Today his Old-Vine Zinfandel as well as his Trousseau Gris, an aromatic white, are highly sought after by those in the know.” -Catherine Fallis - Master Sommelier  --In: Great Wines You Can Buy Online (Published 11-2006)

Fanucchi Vineyards Allocation Clubs GRAND OPENING Direct Sales!

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