For over three decades, the Orsi Family has nurtured grapevines in Sonoma County's picturesque Dry Creek Valley, just outside Healdsburg, CA. Their sprawling home ranch spans 70 acres, meticulously tended to showcase 11 distinct Italian grape varieties. These varieties have become synonymous with the Orsi Family label, yielding a collection of acclaimed, award-winning wines.
The inspiration behind cultivating these Italian grapes traces back to Bernie Orsi, the visionary proprietor, who, after a transformative family trip to Italy in the early 2000s, fell in love with the diverse old-world grape varieties. This approach to planting Italian grapes in Dry Creek Valley is an homage to the legacy of Italian families who settled in the region in the early 1900s, rekindling a historic connection.
Mark Orsi, a devoted member of the family enterprise, transitioned to Orsi Family Wines after a fruitful 30-year career in the Financial Markets. With a deep-rooted passion for wine, Mark joined the business seven years ago and now serves as the General Manager of the winery and tasting room nestled in Healdsburg, CA.