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Clesi Wines

Focused on Italian varietals and Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Clesi was born from a passion for regional wines of Italy, grown and produced on California's Central Coast. The name “Clesi” is a family name. Originally from Sicily, the family settled to farm in California in the early 1900s. Ferrara used the trinacria symbol of Sicily that refers to the three points of the island on his label, which he had redesigned in a modern style. Focused on Italian varietals and Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Clesi was born from a passion for regional wines of Italy, grown and produced on California's Central Coast. Christopher Ferrara, the winemaker and owner, gives his wines their heart. A viticulturist by trade, All wines are made from fruit sourced from iconic and established and sustainable vineyards on the Central Coast.

Winemaker: Chris Ferrara

Wines Produced

  • Aglianico
  • Barbera
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Dolcetto
  • Malvasia Bianca
  • Nero d'Avola
  • Sangiovese