Perrone Ranch

Field	Details
Owner	Ridge Vineyards (Monte Bello estate)
Location	Cupertino
Size	Originally 180 acres
First Purchased	1885
Original Owner	Dr. Osea Perrone
AVA	Santa Cruz Mountains
Type	Vineyard

Overview

Historic 180-acre ranch purchased by Dr. Osea Perrone in 1885, featuring the original limestone winery built into the mountainside. Now part of Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello estate in Cupertino.

History

1885: Dr. Osea Perrone purchased 180 acres on Monte Bello Ridge and established the vineyard.

Historic Construction: The original limestone winery was built into the mountainside, a structure that still stands today and is part of Ridge Vineyards' historic estate.

Present: Perrone Ranch is now part of Ridge Vineyards' Monte Bello estate, maintaining its historic heritage and contributing to the flagship Monte Bello wines.

Vineyard

Size: Originally 180 acres

Location: Cupertino, Santa Cruz Mountains

Historic Features: Original limestone winery built into mountainside

Varietals planted:

• Cabernet Sauvignon - Primary varietal for Monte Bello blend
• Merlot
• Petit Verdot
• Cabernet Franc

Wine Production

Producers using Perrone Ranch fruit:

• Ridge Vineyards - Estate vineyard, component of Monte Bello blend

Related Entries

• Ridge Vineyards - Current owner
• Monte Bello Vineyard - Part of the Monte Bello estate
• Klein Ranch - Historic Ridge vineyard
• Torre Ranch - Historic Ridge vineyard
• Rousten Ranch - Ridge vineyard
• Jimsomare Ranch - Another historic Ridge vineyard site

Sources

• Ridge Vineyards historical records