Barboursville Vineyards & Ruins
Barboursville Vineyards
One of Virginia’s most celebrated wineries, with the ruins of a Jefferson-designed mansion on the grounds.
Founded in 1976 by the Italian Zonin family, the winery is known for its Octagon red wine and its Nebbiolo, and it is a leading estate on the Monticello Wine Trail. The grounds preserve the ruins of the mansion of Governor James Barbour. Designed by Jefferson, the house burned in 1884, leaving only brick columns and outer walls. Tastings cost about US$15–20. The on-site Italian restaurant, Palladio, requires a reservation. It is about 30 minutes’ drive from Charlottesville and can be visited on the same day as Montpelier.
Opening hours
Tastings approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- James Madison's Montpelier
- Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
- Monticello
- Historic Downtown Mall
- Michie Tavern
- James Monroe's Highland
- The Fralin Museum of Art
- University of Virginia Academical Village & Rotunda