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Pessagno Vineyard

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Pessagno Vineyard

Est. 1999

A small 2.83-acre Pinot Noir vineyard producing exclusive wines from prestigious Monterey County terroir. Purchased by the Franscioni family in 2014, managed by third-generation farmer Ray Franscioni who also created the Puma Road, Lilia, and Pedregal wine labels.

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  • 01Planted1999
  • 02Total Acres2.12

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Pinot Noir
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