Barsetti Vineyards: A Small Family Winery with History

In the early 1900s, Gottardo Barsetti came to America from Switzerland to fulfill his dream of owning and farming his own land. That dream became a reality in 1912, when he came to Galt in the Lodi Wine Region of California. After three generations, the Barsetti family continues to fulfill the vision that began over a century ago, farming the land that they love with the same passion.

In the early 1900s, Gottardo Barsetti came to America from Switzerland to fulfill his dream of owning and farming his own land. That dream became a reality in 1912, when he came to Galt in the Lodi Wine Region of California. After three generations, the Barsetti family continues to fulfill the vision that began over a century ago, farming the land that they love with the same passion.

Wanting to know more about Barsetti Vineyards, my friend and I took a trip up Highway 99 to quaint Old Town Galt. We stepped into Barsetti Vineyards, where we were greeted with the warmest welcome by owner Janis Barsetti Gray.

Barsetti’s wine grapes are grown locally in Lodi, California. With a nice selection of wines before us, we opted to try the whites, asking Janis for her favorite varietals. She graciously poured a glass for each of us, tasting the Verdelho and the chardonnay, both of which were quite lovely. We spotted a guest with a wine flight and made a mental note that we would give that a try on our next visit.

After we finished tasting and chatting it up at the bar, we were curious about the wine slushy machine we spotted across the tasting room. There was a zinfandel slushy and a non-alcoholic strawberry option. We tried both and enjoyed sipping the refreshing slushies while relaxing in the sunshine on the charmingoutdoor patio.

The tasting room at Barsetti Vineyards regularly has live music along with fun events such as paint and sip parties and more! Janis shared, “We offer a wine club subscription with a plethora of perks, such as complimentary tastings, discounts on wine purchases and invitations to special Barsetti Vineyards events and pickup parties.”

The overall experience at Barsetti Vineyards was well worth the trip up Highway 99 to Old Town Galt. Cheers!

Tracci Dare is a social media creator, influencer and coach. She currently lives in Lodi where she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and supporting local businesses. You can follow Tracci on Instagram (@daringdarlingbold), sharing fashion, wine, home decor and more.
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