Domenico Winery

Domenico Winery We take the finest grapes of California, add passion, and blend with family tradition.
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Dominick and Gloria Chirichillo’s choice of name for their winery is a reflection of their commitment to their Italian heritage and the tradition of family winemaking. In 1955 in New York, Dominick who is called Domenico in Italian was introduced to these traditions by his Nonno (grandfather), Domenico Giovinazzo. In the basement of their home was a wine press that Nonno showed Dominick; passing d

own from one generation to another the love of handcrafting wine. Dominick’s passion for winemaking took him from amateur competitions, while he lived on the East Coast, to commercial status after moving to Northern California. Moving to California has enabled Dominick to choose his grapes hands-on from selected vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma’s Central Coast, Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Amador County and the Lodi District. Not to mention he is a member of the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, where he sources Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. As of fall 2010, the wines of Domenico have won 300 Medals for wines produced from these various regions! Prior to opening Domenico Winery, Dominick and Gloria’s passion for the wine business was shared with others on both the East and West Coasts through Bacchus Winemaking Club. This membership club enabled many more people to create their own wines with custom labels. Over 200,000 cases of wine have been created by amateur winemakers on both the East and West Coasts through the years.

09/04/2026

Here is how it actually works.

You start by picking your grapes. Napa Cabernet, Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay, Barbera, Sangiovese, or our estate grown Primitivo from Amador.

Then you come in four times across the year. First visit you sort, destem, and crush, and fermentation kicks off. Two weeks later you press the w**e off the skins and fill your barrel. Third visit is racking. Fourth is bottling, corking, and labeling.

A half barrel is 144 bottles. A full barrel is 288. Most people split one with friends or family.

Crush season runs September through November. Link in bio.

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Pizza Festa is back at Domenico W**ery Amador on Friday, September 11.Wood-fired pizza, w**e by the glass or bottle, and...
09/03/2026

Pizza Festa is back at Domenico W**ery Amador on Friday, September 11.

Wood-fired pizza, w**e by the glass or bottle, and live music with Perry Clark playing rock, country, and R&B classics. W**e pours start at 11am, pizza at 3pm, music from 4pm to 7pm.

If you're a first responder, your first glass is on us. Just let the bar know.

No tickets. No reservations. No chairs to haul. Just show up.

W**e club members get a complimentary glass on arrival.

45 minutes from Sacramento, about two hours from the Bay Area. 11655 Paine Rd, Ione, CA.

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08/26/2026

Comedy night at the w**ery is back.

Grapes & Giggles takes over the Cask Room October 29 at 8:30 PM. A full stand up lineup and glasses full of something we made ourselves.

Ticket link bio.

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Last year, Under the Big Top nearly sold out.Carnival games, w**e, food, and a room full of small teams who came for a b...
08/25/2026

Last year, Under the Big Top nearly sold out.
Carnival games, w**e, food, and a room full of small teams who came for a break and stayed for the whole three hours.
It's back Thursday, September 10th. Link in bio before it fills up again.

Four years ago, Vanessa and Jeremy had their first dance painted while it happened.Guests kept wandering over all night ...
08/18/2026

Four years ago, Vanessa and Jeremy had their first dance painted while it happened.

Guests kept wandering over all night to watch the barrel room and the two of them slowly show up in oil.

Still one of our favorite details from a wedding here.

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You don't need a five-figure budget, or a big team, to give your people a real night out.Under the Big Top is carnival g...
08/17/2026

You don't need a five-figure budget, or a big team, to give your people a real night out.
Under the Big Top is carnival games, w**e, food, and entertainment, done for you, $100 a person. No minimum headcount.
September 10th in San Carlos. Link in bio before spots are gone.

🍷 Where there is w**e, there is a way! Enjoy 30-50% off on w**es this season. 🥳 **e **elover **epromotion **es **e...
08/13/2026

🍷 Where there is w**e, there is a way! Enjoy 30-50% off on w**es this season. 🥳
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Every August, we open up our cellar and hand people something most w**ery events never do: a decision. You'll taste thro...
08/13/2026

Every August, we open up our cellar and hand people something most w**ery events never do: a decision. You'll taste through 20+ w**es from our current lineup, work your way through chef-prepared bites and charcuterie, and talk grapes with Bacchus Club members who've done this before you. Then you pick. Amador, Lodi, and Tracy Hills fruit if you want that foothill character. Santa Cruz Mountains if you're after something cooler climate. Napa Valley Cabernet if you want to go big. Quarter barrel, half barrel, or full, whatever fits your crew and your patience for waiting on a good vintage.

We handle the crush, the aging, the bottling. You get two chances to come back and barrel taste your own w**e while it's coming together. And if you're already a Bacchus W**e Club member, we'll refund up to two tickets when you book.

Sunday, August 16th, 1 to 4pm, right here in San Carlos. Bring your people. Link in bio for tickets.

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08/12/2026

The room, the light, the whole feeling of the night, none of that changes on a Tuesday. What changes is how few couples think to ask about it. Sunday through Tuesday dates are open right now. Get a free quote and see for yourself. Link in bio.

Some people meet us at a wedding. Some at a company holiday party. Some over a pizza and a glass of Primitivo on a Tuesd...
08/10/2026

Some people meet us at a wedding. Some at a company holiday party. Some over a pizza and a glass of Primitivo on a Tuesday.

However you find your way to our San Carlos w**ery, you'll probably be back.

Tours happen daily and the Osteria is open for dinner. Link in bio.

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Address

1697 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA
94070

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+16505932335

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