VILLA APPALACCIA WINERY: ITALIAN VARIETALS IN VIRGINIA
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Villa Appalaccia is one of the more unique of the Virginia wineries. A Virginia TAR HEEL winery and we are one of two wineries in Virginia featuring wines inspired by both Northern and Southern Italy. The winery is one mile north of another one of Virginia wineries, Chateau Morrisette. The ambiance of Villa Appalaccia is that of an Italian Tuscan country house. Villa Appalaccia is one of the true Virginia Farm wineries with a capacity for 3000 cases per year all produced from our own grapes. We are situated above the Rock Castle Gorge National Forest on the Blue Ridge Parkway (mile post 170) at an altitude of 3500 ft.The vineyard was planted in 1989 and the winery was licensed in 1996. In 1999, we produced 3000 cases. Villa Appalaccia features award-winning wines derived from Sangiovese-Cabernet Franc blends as well as Pinot Grigio, Malvasia, Primitivo, Corvina (Amarone) and Aglianico. Come to the Blue Ridge Parkway, take in the scenery, visit Mabry Mill and our neighbor, Chateau Morrisette Winery. Visit us to enjoy our uniquely Italian-inspired wines with a plate of cheese and crusty bread or relax and learn about matching these versatile wines with food in one of the most unique of Virginia wineries. To learn about our wines please click on the following links.