Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit A. Torano Wines with a Private Chauffeur
Small-lot Sonoma County wines from the Torano family, who began with a hillside Cabernet vineyard in Alexander Valley. A. Torano does not receive visitors in Sonoma County; here is what to know, and a day at sought-after estates nearby that do host.
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About the Winery
A. Torano Wines is the Torano family's label. Proprietor Arthur Torano, whose grandfather Arturo built a leaf tobacco business in Cuba, found his passion for wine in 2001. In 2011 the family, then living in Miami, bought Mi Cielo, a small Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard on a steep hillside in Alexander Valley, and released its first vintage in 2012. The family moved to Sonoma County in 2014, and the 2019 wildfires reached Mi Cielo, destroying its water tank, irrigation lines and part of the north block.
The family now makes a catalog of seven small-lot wines from vineyards across Sonoma County, from the slopes of Sonoma Mountain to the cool Russian River Valley, ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Syrah.
Today the family lives in Tucson, Arizona, home to the label's only tasting room, which the website says is temporarily closed over licensing matters. Wine is sold through the website and La Sociedad wine club. There is no tasting room in Sonoma County, so A. Torano does not receive visitors here. The day below goes to three Alexander Valley estates near where the family's story began.
Tasting Fees
A. Torano does not offer tastings in Sonoma County. The three wineries on the day below run about $100 per person: $40 at Hanna, $30 at Stuhlmuller and $30 at Trione.
Tasting fees as of October 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
Alexander Valley
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
A. Torano has no tasting room in Sonoma County; its only tasting room, in Tucson, Arizona, is temporarily closed.
Known For
Small-lot Sonoma County wines, first from the Mi Cielo Cabernet vineyard in Alexander Valley
Founded
2012 (first vintage)
Good to Know
Buy through the Shop page at atoranowines.com or join La Sociedad wine club. Questions go to Enzo@atoranowines.com.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Trio Healdsburg or Hotel Healdsburg.
10:00 · Pickup at Hotel Trio or Hotel Healdsburg
Since A. Torano does not host visitors in Sonoma County, this day takes you to three sought-after estates nearby that do. Both hotels are in Healdsburg, about 20 minutes from the first stop. The day runs about five and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:20 · Hanna Winery
About 20 minutes away. Seated tastings on a veranda over Alexander Valley and picnics under a big oak. The VIP Seated Tasting of five wines is $40, about an hour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
11:35 · Stuhlmuller Vineyards
About 10 minutes away. Estate wines poured in a converted redwood barn on the Russian River, at the end of a quiet lane. The seated Estate Tasting is $30; we plan about an hour. Open Wednesday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
12:50 · Lunch at Healdsburg Bar & Grill
About 15 minutes away. Lunch at Healdsburg Bar & Grill, a casual spot on the Healdsburg plaza; we confirm hours when we book. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Trione Vineyards and Winery
About 15 minutes away. A family of Sonoma County growers pouring wines from five estate ranches beside a 1908 stone winery. The Discover Estate Wine Flight is $30; we plan about an hour. Open Thursday to Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 3:30 p.m., about five and a half hours after pickup.
Trione is open Thursday to Monday, so plan this day for those days. For a longer visit at Trione, the Cellar Tour & Tasting ($50, at noon or 2 p.m.) includes the Old Stone Building.
About $100 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Can I visit A. Torano?
Not in Sonoma County. The label has no tasting room here, and its only tasting room, in Tucson, Arizona, is temporarily closed, as of October 2026. We can plan a day at nearby Alexander Valley wineries that host.
How can I buy A. Torano wine?
Through the Shop page at atoranowines.com or La Sociedad wine club. Questions go to Enzo@atoranowines.com.
Who owns A. Torano?
The Torano family, led by proprietor Arthur Torano. The family released its first vintage in 2012 and now lives in Tucson.
Where do A. Torano's grapes come from?
Vineyards across Sonoma County, from Sonoma Mountain to the Russian River Valley. The first wine came from Mi Cielo, a small hillside Cabernet vineyard in Alexander Valley.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 833-915-2436.
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