The number of wineries in the Charlottesville area has grown from a handful over the past few decades. Soil, climate, and a passion for creating high-quality wine have led to an explosion in the wine scene in Charlottesville and Albemarle County since the 1990s. Thomas Jefferson envisioned the Charlottesville area as a place dotted with vineyards and even attempted to grow grapes and produce wine; however, his experiment was not successful.
Hundreds of years later, this area is home to the Monticello Wine Trail,which includes 40-plus wineries, each with their own unique personality and story to share. All within 25 miles of Charlottesville, this active group of wineries produces wines of national and international acclaim. The Monticello Wine Trail Passport makes it easy to find wineries and track your visits. A special wine glass will be waiting for you at the 10th winery you visit!
You can explore wineries of all shapes and sizes in the Charlottesville area, and the wine community offers something for every palate. Whether you’re new to wine or have enjoyed it for years, you’ll find that the wineries are welcoming places to relax and spend time with friends and family. Many wineries have stunning mountain views and are great spots to admire the landscape. You can even stay on-site at several wineries in the area for the ultimate vineyard vacation. Please designate a driver or book a wine tour to enjoy Virginia wine responsibly.
When visiting our wineries, you’ll find that many are family-friendly with food trucks, live music, and s’mores by a fire pit – all helping break down the myth that wine should be enjoyed a certain way. Come experience wine your way in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Learn more at visitcharlottesville.org/wineries!
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