The Giusti Family

Giusti Ranch & Vineyards was founded in 1875 and has farmed a multitude of agricultural products since then, such as olives, prunes, cherries, apples, and winegrapes. The Giusti family immigrated from San Pelligrinetto, Italy, 150 years ago, beginning their farming tradition here in Sonoma County. Today, the legacy continues and has grown from where it began with olives and grapes, transitioning over the years to prunes, cherries, and apples, and now is back to its roots with grapes and olives. The farm is located in the town of Forestville in western Sonoma County. In 2000, the family planted 9 of its remaining 22-acre Russian River Valley ranch to 3 clones of Pinot Noir. The family currently sells most of their grapes to the prestigious Kosta Browne Winery under the Giusti Ranch Vineyard designate. While the majority of the fruit from the Giusti Vineyard is sold, select rows are maintained for the family label, Via Giusti Wines.