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Erika & Jerry Wright
Owners - Villa Toscano & Bella Piazza Wineries
Being European, Erika Wright has always held a special place in her heart for the beautiful Tuscany region of Italy. Erika had never found a place as warm or beautiful in her travels around the globe. That changed when she and her husband found California’s Shenandoah Valley: “When I first saw the rolling, golden hills studded with majestic oaks, I knew I had found California’s undiscovered gem!” After purchasing their property in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Erika started her quest for an exceptional lifestyle in this truly romantic setting.
Continually striving for excellence in all parts of her life, Erika decided that she should bring Tuscany to California, thus the inspiration for Villa Toscano Winery. “Wine is an important part of life in Tuscany, so I made a commitment to produce truly fine wines.” Many of our full-bodied wines are crafted from century-old vines and represent our on-going pursuit of excellence.
Villa Toscano is a dream come true, bringing the essence of Tuscany to the Shenandoah Valley, offering exceptional wines, food, and memories. Food and wine go hand in hand, so as we created Villa Toscano Winery we also included a “Bistro” at the winery. As you enjoy your wine, you and your guests can enjoy delicious food prepared by our chefs.
The only thing better than creating paradise is sharing it, and Erika truly wants to share this gift with fellow wine lovers. Please come enjoy this old-time world charm and elegance and surround yourself in a wine lover’s paradise!
A note from Erika:
It’s all about the sipping . . .
Webster says that to sip means to drink a little at a time. To me, to sip means to have the time, the inclination, and most importantly, the attitude to drink a little at a time. It means relaxation and pleasure. I am delighted at the opportunity to sip. Villa Toscano offers a variety of circumstances to indulge in sipping, beginning at the tasting bar. And don’t miss a stop at the barrels, where we’re daily sampling our new vintages right out of the barrels. A party for two comes with a case purchase of barrel futures.
I would offer Villa Toscano to you in whatever sense would suit you. Perhaps we can provide a much-needed getaway, if only for an afternoon. Sip our wines, share a plate of pasta with a good friend, and laugh a little bit. Or perhaps we know each other well enough by now that there is a welcome feeling of familiarity, and when you step onto the grounds, you feel connected. Whatever the motivation, I earnestly hope that your visit here is a pleasant one, and that you’ll return often.
Our Winery Mascots:
Lou Lou & Chanel Wright
Our two Frenchies flew in from Russia in early 2005. Since the first time we've seen them they stole our hearts. With their funny personalities they keep us entertained all day long.
Both girls love to visit the wineries and meet all the interesting people, but the best is the attention they are getting.
Lou Lou, the wine expert Chanel just loves everyone |
