Balestra Family Wine (R. Balestra Winery)
Green Valley
Sisters Candace and Jenna Balestra revived their parents' R. Balestra label in 2019, continuing a remarkable family legacy in Green Valley that stretches back to the late 1800s. With wine grapes planted on their land since 1930, they craft Carignan, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah that reflect deep roots in this California terroir.
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A multi-generational family winery in Green Valley where sisters Candace and Jenna Balestra revived their parents' label in 2019, farming land their family has worked since the late 1800s and growing Carignan, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah on estate vineyards planted in 1930.
Classic / traditionalFull-bodiedSubtle oakBalanced acidity
Medium confidence
EstateGrows wine grapes on family-owned land that has been continuously farmed since the late 1800s.HistoricThe family has farmed in Green Valley since the late 1800s and began planting wine grapes in 1930.
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Primary varietals
CarignanZinfandelPetite Sirah