Bargetto Winery Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name

Bargetto Winery

Mission of the Company

Bargetto Winery is dedicated to enriching the quality of life through the enjoyment of wine as it complements meals, contributes to well-being, and celebrates life.

Foundation and Founders

Founded: 1933

Founders: Phillip and John Bargetto

Key People

John Bargetto: President and Director of Winemaking

Loretta Bargetto Mujal: Vice President of Finance

Martin Bargetto: Brand Manager

Keegan Mayo: Lead Winemaker

Headquarters

Location: Santa Cruz Mountains

Address: 3535 North Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073

Number of Employees

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Revenue of the Company

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What the Company is Known For

Bargetto Winery is known for its hand-crafted wines, produced from estate-grown varietals in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and has a long heritage in wine production dating back to 1933.

Products

Product Categories

Red Wine

White Wine

Reserve Wine

Dessert Wine

Mead

Product Descriptions and Key Features

Bargetto Wines

Varietals: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and several Italian varietals.

Key Features: Produced from estate-grown varietals, known for richness and intensity.

LA VITA

Description: A unique blend of Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, and Refosco, grown from Regan Estate.

Key Features: Complex wine of elegance and structure, fermented in small wood bins, aged in oak barrels for up to 2.5 years.

Chaucer’s Mead

Description: Gold-medal-winning mead produced from 100% pure honey and fruit.

Key Features: Distinct taste, free from artificial flavors, designed to capture the spirit of Medieval England.

Recent Developments

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New Products Launched

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New Features Added to Existing Products

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New Partnerships

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History

Origin: The Bargetto heritage began in Italy and continued in the United States. Phillip and John Bargetto emigrated from Italy to San Francisco before eventually moving to Soquel, where they purchased the current site of Bargetto Winery in 1918.

Prohibition Era: The winery survived through Prohibition by continuing small-scale wine production for family and friends.

Expansion: Lawrence Bargetto expanded the winery's technological capabilities in the 1960s and 1970s, introducing modern methods and creating the CHAUCER'S line.

Regan Estate Vineyard: Established in 1992, focusing on cool-climate varietals like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Sustainability

Bargetto Winery has a strong commitment to sustainability, focusing on the following three principles:
1. Environmentally Sound: Use of solar electricity, insulation of cooling pipes.
2. Economically Feasible: Sustainable practices in the winery and vineyard.
3. Socially Equitable: Support long-term employees and community initiatives.

Certified as a sustainable winery and vineyard by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance in 2018.

Awards and Accolades

Bargetto Winery has received numerous awards for its wines across various competitions. For instance:

Cabernet Sauvignon, SCM, 2020: Double Gold - SF Chronicle Wine Competition, 92pts - Wine Enthusiast.

LA VITA, SCM, 2018: 98pts/Double Gold/Best of Region Red - CA State Fair, Gold - SF Chronicle Wine Competition.

Pinot Noir Reserve, SCM, 2021: 95 pts - Wine Enthusiast, Gold - SF Chronicle Wine Competition.

Locations

Santa Cruz Tasting Room: 3535 North Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073.

Monterey Tasting Room: 700-G Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940.

Conclusion

Bargetto Winery remains a significant player in the wine industry, renowned for its historical legacy, quality production, and commitment to sustainability. With a diverse range of products and a strong track record in award-winning wines, it continues to uphold its founders' vision of producing outstanding wines that complement life's special moments.