Denver Winery, Balistreri Vineyard, Keeps Summer Going With Fun Events

It has been said that Denver is the Napa Valley of Beer. But places like Balistreri Vineyards, just 10 minutes from Downtown Denver, are making sure the Mile High City stays on pace with the wine scene. Family-owned and operated, John Balistreri makes all natural wines: fermenting grapes with their own yeast and forgoing sulfites.

Swing by for a complimentary tasting of handcrafted wines made only with handpicked grapes from Colorado or California. The list includes reds, whites, dessert, limited production and special wines ranging in price from $13 to $112 per bottle. Unfined and unfiltered, the wines age in American oak.

Stay for a tour to learn more about the winemaking process and wine cellar. Grab a spot on the patio or inside the tasting room for lunch, which is served seven days a week from 11-5. Want an even more unique experience? Check out the company’s events page to learn about activities to entertain even the most reserved wine connoisseur. One of the top picks is wine and movie nights, which are outside under the stars.

Balistreri wines have accrued many awards, including the 2009 Colorado Mountain WineFest “Best in Show” award for the 2008 American Petite Sirah and the 2010 International Eastern Wine Competition “Double Gold” award for the 2008 Sangiovese – Talbott Vineyard.