Alexander Valley · Sonoma County
Visit Ramazzotti Wines with a Private Chauffeur
A family of Italian growers from Le Marche pouring Sangiovese, Barbera and Lacrima from their own vineyards in Geyserville, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
The Ramazzotti story began in 1958, when Joe (Giuseppe) Ramazzotti came to Dry Creek Valley from Italy's Le Marche region with his parents, Germano and Yolanda, and his sisters, bringing a love of Italian farming and winemaking with them. Joe has grown grapes locally since 1975, and in 2002 he and his wife, Norma, founded Ramazzotti Wines. In 2014 longtime friends Mel and Patty Ratto, from another Italian family, became partners.
Every wine comes from vineyards Joe manages, among them the Burton, Frei, Heller, Pigoni, Redwood and Smith ranches, and the specialty is Italian varieties and blends: Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino and the rarely seen Lacrima. The family's guiding idea is la terra, the earth and what it gives.
The tasting room in Geyserville is rustic-modern and casual, and the winemakers are often behind the counter pouring and answering questions. It feels like being welcomed into an Italian family, and guests are free to bring food to enjoy with the wines, which makes it an easy, friendly stop after a longer estate tour.
Tasting Fees
Tasting fees to be verified upon reservation.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
100 School House Lane, Suite 110, Geyserville
AVA
Alexander Valley
Visiting
Open Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Walk-ins welcome for groups of up to 8; reservations by phone or email. We book the tasting for you.
Known For
Italian varietals from the family's own vineyards: Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino and Lacrima
Founded
2002
Good to Know
Groups of up to 8 can walk in; larger groups should reserve. Outside food is welcome. The tasting room closes occasionally for club events.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 9:20 a.m. from a Healdsburg hotel such as Hotel Healdsburg or h2hotel.
9:20 · Pickup at Hotel Healdsburg or h2hotel
Hotel Healdsburg, on the town plaza, and h2hotel, just off the Healdsburg plaza, are each about 40 minutes from Knights Bridge, our first stop, over the hills on Highway 128 into Knights Valley. Ramazzotti opens at 11, so we visit it after lunch. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:00 · Knights Bridge Winery
About 40 minutes away. Jim and Essel Bailey's estate in Knights Valley, Sonoma's easternmost appellation, with a winery and caves designed by Howard Backen. The Knights Bridge Estate Experience, a guided walk through the vineyard, winery and caves and then a seated tasting, is $150, prepaid, for 1 to 4 guests; allow about two hours.
12:35 · Lunch at Catelli's
About 35 minutes away. Santi and Virginia Catelli opened this Geyserville restaurant in 1936, and their granddaughter, chef Domenica Catelli, carries on the family's handmade Italian cooking. Open Wednesday to Sunday from noon; we reserve the table for you. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
1:45 · Ramazzotti Wines
About 5 minutes away. A tasting of the family's Italian varietals; we confirm the fee when we book.
3:10 · Carpenter Wine
About 25 minutes away. A small label from an Alexander Valley farming family: Chardonnay from the Stone Vineyard on Chalk Hill Road, planted by the family in 1972 along Maacama Creek and once the source of Grgich Hills Chardonnays of the 1970s, and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, made by a winemaker whose rule is to keep it clean and stay away from oak. Tastings by appointment; the fee is confirmed when we book.
4:10 · Back to your hotel
Back in Healdsburg by 4:40 p.m.
Three wineries is the right pace for a day of serious tasting. Ramazzotti opens Thursday to Monday and Catelli's Wednesday to Sunday, so this day works Thursday to Sunday. The Knights Bridge tour takes about two hours, so this is a fuller day, from 9:20 a.m. to about 4:40; extra time is added by the hour.
About $150 per person for Knights Bridge; the Ramazzotti and Carpenter fees are to be verified upon reservation. Each is paid directly to the 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
Do I need a reservation at Ramazzotti Wines?
No. Walk-ins are welcome for groups of up to 8, and reservations can be made by phone or email. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Ramazzotti?
Tasting fees are to be verified upon reservation; the winery does not publish a fee.
Who owns Ramazzotti Wines?
Joe and Norma Ramazzotti, who founded it in 2002, with partners Mel and Patty Ratto since 2014.
What wines does Ramazzotti make?
Italian varieties and blends, including Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino and Lacrima, all from local vineyards Joe Ramazzotti manages.
Can we bring food to Ramazzotti?
Yes. Guests are welcome to bring outside food to enjoy with their tasting.
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 888-291-2328.
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