Monterey Wine Country boasts over 175 unique vineyards. Winegrowing mostly takes place in a 90-mile-long valley, with only eight primary viticulture soil types. The northernmost areas of Monterey, deemed as on the edge of being too cold to grow winegrapes, are held in high esteem for their exceptional production of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Yet, the valley experiences a “thermal rainbow™” spreading north-to-south, cold to warm, providing diverse ever-warming micro-climates supporting forty-two fine wine varietals. Within the world-class designation of Monterey County, the region has nine American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) that have been identified as truly one-of-a-kind winegrowing districts: Monterey, Santa Lucia Highlands, Arroyo Seco, San Lucas, Hames Valley, Chalone, Carmel Valley, San Antonio Valley, and San Bernabe. These areas are referred to as “appellations” which is a term that identifies the winegrape’s place of origin.
Wine Tasting Opportunities
Bargetto Winery & Tasting Room
700-G Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 373-4053
Bargetto Winery has produced hand-crafted wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1933, and has been a staple on the historic Cannery Row since 1967.
We would like to celebrate our neighbouring restaurants, shopping and other businesses open now. To the best of our knowledge, this establishment is open. (Updated 7/22/2020.)