Foley Family Wines (FFW) agreed to acquire Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery. Terms weren’t disclosed.
The acquisition includes the Ferrari-Carano Estate Winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, with its Villa Fiore Tasting Room and three other exclusive tasting areas; the PreVail Mountain Winery on the east side of Alexander Valley high above the town of Geyserville; and 3,183 acres of land—1,223 planted to 21 vineyard sites—across the appellations of Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Carneros Napa Valley, Mendocino Ridge, and Anderson Valley. Also included in the transaction are several residential properties, a large, temperature-controlled warehouse, and the Estate Winery Garden—home to more than 2,000 plant species.
“We are delighted to add Ferrari-Carano to our family,” says FFW Founder and CEO Bill Foley. “Their established reputation for quality wines, their dedication to responsible environmental stewardship, and their commitment to exceptional hospitality are all perfectly aligned with our priorities.”
“I’m happy to see our winery become part of a family-owned and operated company that shares our vision and core values,” said Rhonda Carano, Ferrari-Carano Founder, and CEO. “Foley Family Wines has shown that they value the individual character of each of their estate wineries. We know that the reputation we’ve worked hard to build over the last four decades is in good hands.”
Ferrari-Carano produces five tiers of award-winning luxury wines, including classic selections in wide distribution, winery-exclusive wines, single-vineyard offerings, proprietary selections, and the acclaimed PreVail tier. White wines—predominantly Fumé Blanc and Sonoma County Chardonnay—are crafted at the Estate Winery, while Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and red blends are made at the PreVail Mountain Winery.