The Hecker Pass area is home to numerous small wineries, many tracing their origins to pre-Prohibition days. The land was once part of a Mexican land grant, Rancho de Solis, from which the winery takes its name.

1917: Alfonso Bertero, after emigrating from Turin, established Bertero Winery on former Rancho de Solis land. The winery survived Prohibition through sacramental wine production.

1989: David and Valerie Vanni purchased the property and winery, renaming it Solis Winery.

2007: David and Valerie's sons, Michael and Vic Vanni, took over the family business. Michael serves as both proprietor and winemaker.

2009: Fiano won Best In Class at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

The winery has been operating for over 100 years at Vanni Estate Vineyard.

This property represents over 100 years of continuous winery operations:

• 1917-1989: Bertero Winery (Alfonso Bertero family)
• 1989-present: Solis Winery (Vanni family)

• Guglielmo Winery - Contemporary Italian family winery (1925)
• Fortino Winery - Similar South Valley family winery (1970)
• Kirigin Cellars - Another Hecker Pass area winery with long site history

Award-winning wines grown, produced, and bottled at Vanni Estate Vineyard. Specializes in rich red blends and Italian varietals.

White:

• Chardonnay (Estate)
• Fiano

Red:

• Cabernet Sauvignon (Reserve)
• "Cara Mia" Meritage
• Syrah
• Merlot (Estate, Reserve, Santa Clara Valley)
• Sangiovese (Estate, Santa Clara Valley)
• Barbera
• Zinfandel

All wines carry the Santa Clara Valley appellation.

• Solis Winery
• Historical Wineries in Gilroy - Visit Gilroy
• Solis Winery - Wineries of Santa Clara Valley