Barboursville Vineyards, founded in 1976 by Gianni Zonin, an Italian winemaker from Veneto, was built on the grounds of Barboursville, the home of the 19th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, James Barbour. The estate is the first producer in the new era of Virginian wine history to plant Vitis vinifera since the failed attempts of Jefferson, initially through former vineyard manager Gabriele Rausse. The viticultural area extends 120 acres and the are predominantly Bordeaux grape varieties for the red wines, and also including Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Barbera, and among white varieties are Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot grigio and Sauvignon blanc.
Madison–Barbour Rural Historic District #90002115, VLR #068-0304
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