Ventosa Vineyards wines are 100% estate grown, produced and bottled. In order to accentuate the quality of our red wines, we ensure that they age in oak 1-3 years & at least 1 year in the cellar after being bottled. As a result, you will find some of the oldest vintages of red wines in the Finger Lakes here in our winery.
– Lenny Cecere, Owner
In the vineyard at Ventosa, all vineyard work is done manually, without the aid of herbicide sprays which can sterilize the soil. We practice 35-40% fruit thinning before veraison (onset of ripening). This practice sacrifices high yields but affords better quality juice as more of each vines’ energy goes into fewer grape clusters. We strive for greater quality rather than mass quantity.