
About
Barboursville Vineyards is Virginia’s first wine estate to be dedicated to growing European, vitis vinifera wine varietals in Virginia. Planted in 1976, the vineyard was founded and continues to be owned by Gianni Zonin from Gambellara, Italy, who is a 7th-generation winegrower whose family’s enterprise, Casa Vinicola Zonin, has been in viticulture since 1821. Barboursville is Zonin’s sole winemaking endeavor outside of Italy. The property is the core of an extensive 18th Century Virginia plantation, now consisting of some 900 acres, of which 162 are in vine.
Pinot Grigio
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Harvested promptly when ripe to conserve its structuring acidity, we consider our Pinot
Grigio to be our most food friendly white wine. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to
preserve its tropical notes and salinity. Romantic and youthful - a true expression of Italian
winemaking style. Pear, pineapple, dry.
Scores
TBA
Vermentino
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Native to maritime regions of Liguria, Corsica, and Sardinia, Vermentino has adapted
wonderfully to our warm VA climate. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, under
continuous lees contact for about 7 months. Vermentino loves practically any preparation
of shellfish and fish. Citrusy, minerality, finesse.
Scores
2019 Virginia Governor’s Cup Governor’s Case Winner
2019 James Suckling 92
Viognier
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
We were the first in VA to abandon both malolactic fermentation and the use of oak while
making Viognier. We wanted to protect its floral opulence and luscious flavors while
allowing its natural acidity to shine through. Passion fruit, citrus, herbal.
Scores
TBA
Nebbiolo
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Nebbiolo has become one of our premier varietals since its first vintage in 1998. This multifaceted
and layered hidden gem in our portfolio is meant for long aging. Try it. Fermented
in stainless steel and aged for about 1 year in mostly used French barrique. Violets, dark
berries, forest.
Scores
2018 James Suckling 94
Cabernet Franc
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
VA is famed for producing elegant and age worthy Cabernet Franc. Ours is no exception.
We have the perfect sedimentary rock of volcanic origin with greenstone that is rich in iron
and magnesium. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for about 1 year on older French
barrique. Ripe berry, plum, minerality.
Scores
2019 James Suckling 92
Octagon
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Octagon is our highest expression of our European derivation and inspiration. This wine has
garnered us the most accolades, locally and internationally. It is a wine of unquestioned
distinction and longevity. Always a blend, and the best of what Mother Nature gives us that
harvest. Baked berries, old-world style, moderate oak.
Scores
2017 James Suckling 94
2016 Wine Advocate 90
2016 James Suckling 95
Paxxito
Virginia
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Moscato Ottonel and Vidal are harvested young to capture the fruit's acidity. Once
harvested, the grapes are taken through the traditional Passito method - air dried and
naturally raisinized on racks open to outdoor ventilation. This lengthy process concentrates flavors and sugars. A long natural fermentation takes place in older barriques where the wine will age for almost another two years. But can be enjoyed for the next 20 or so. Apricot, honey, almond.
Scores
2015 Wine Advocate 93