Montifalco Vineyard
July 10, 2022. Our last stop before turning resolutely towards home was Montifalco Vineyard in Ruckersville near Route 29. Seating is out-of-doors in the garden of owner, Justin Falco’s home right up on the vines. In the colder months, they bring out the firepits and space heaters. There is a very small tasting room inside. Pets and outside food are welcomed – outside. Limited cheeses and charcuterie are available. The Virginia Wine Pass accepted for discounts off purchases. This small adults-only operation opened in 2016 and produces around 1,000 cases per year from five acres at this location and another five acres from their estate vineyard in Barboursville with Merlot and Petit Verdot. Sometimes, Montifalco supplements their fruit with grapes from vineyards in the Lodi area near Abingdon. Kim and I sat in the “Rainbeaux Lounge” and listened to live folk music as we sipped along. (Kim wants you to know that the décor choice of cushions was excellent.) We ha