Barboursville Vineyards
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| Location | Barboursville, Virginia, USA |
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| Appellation | Monticello AVA |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Key people | Gianni Zonin, founder |
| Parent company | Zonin |
| Known for | Octagon[1] |
| Varietals | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Barbera, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Website | http://www.BarboursvilleWine.com |
| Tasting | Open to the Public, small fee required |
Barboursville Vineyards is a winery located in the Piedmont region of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the unincorporated town of Barboursville, Virginia. The winery was founded in 1976 by Gianni Zonin, an Italian winemaker from the Veneto in Italy. Barboursville Vineyards is part of an affiliated group of wineries owned by Zonin and based in Italy. The winery is built on the grounds of Barboursville, the home of the 19th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, James Barbour. The home was built from 1814 through 1822 and is based on an architectural design provided by Barbour's political ally and friend, Thomas Jefferson. Barboursville Vineyards has won numerous awards for its wine and is considered one of the leading wineries in Virginia.
Barboursville Vineyards is located in both the Virginia and Monticello American Viticultural Areas.
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[edit] Palladio Restaurant
The campus of the Barboursville Winery also hosts fine dining at a Northern Italian style restaurant, Palladio. Four or five course meals are standard for dinner and are available with wines paired to each dish. Dining is not available every day, and reservations are highly recommended.
[edit] Octagon
The winemakers at Barboursville, in the best years of grapes, create a Bordeaux-style red wine from several of the varietals. The wine's name is a nod to Thomas Jefferson, who was fascinated with the shape and incorporated it into his design of Governor Barbour's home, the ruins of which still stand on the grounds of the winery.
