InnAlexander Valley · Sonoma4.3 · 393
Geyserville Inn
Fireplaces in every room and a bocce ball court surrounded by Alexander Valley vines.
Wine LoversCouples Retreat
★★★1.2 mi
Alexander Valley · Sonoma County · Geyserville
Zialena Winery
Mark Mazzoni built Zialena around ten open-top concrete fermenters in 2016.
4.9(125)
Known forCabernetZinfandelHeritage TourDog-FriendlyKid-FriendlyModern
About Zialena Winery
Zialena Winery is a family-owned estate that emphasizes a commitment to quality and tradition in winemaking. With a focus on estate-grown grapes, the winery utilizes innovative techniques, including open-top concrete fermentation tanks, to create distinct wines that reflect the unique terroir of their Geyserville property. The Mazzoni family's legacy as fourth-generation grape growers informs their approach, ensuring consistency and integrity in every bottle.
Why Visit Zialena Winery
The 1897 Tasting overlooks Mazzoni Vineyard, a 100-acre estate the family has farmed for four generations, planting their own Mazzoni clone of Zinfandel alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and a field blend called Cappella. Visitors get wines shaped by those concrete fermenters and ambient yeasts, a technique Mark brought from old-world winemaking into this Geyserville facility.
- Ten open-top concrete fermenters built into the structure in 2016
- Mazzoni clone of Zinfandel grown on the estate
- Field blend called Cappella, unique to this vineyard
- 1897 Tasting on the patio for $40, Heritage Tour for $150
- Fourth-generation Mazzoni family farming 100 acres in Geyserville
The Setting
Zialena's patio looks directly over Mazzoni Vineyard, where rows of Cabernet Sauvignon and the Mazzoni clone of Zinfandel stretch across 100 acres in Geyserville. Mark and Lisa Mazzoni broke ground here in 2016, designing every room around those ten concrete tanks. Inside, fermenters stand floor-to-ceiling, their porous walls letting oxygen shape each lot. Outside, River Road runs along the property line, and Alexander Valley benchlands rise beyond the vines.
The Tasting Experience
The 1897 Tasting pairs five pours with patio seating for $40, a semi-private setup available daily at 10 a.m. For $70, the Winery Suite Experience adds a walk through the production facility where Mark explains how ambient yeasts and concrete fermentation build layers in his Cabernet and Zinfandel. The Heritage Tour, at $150, takes guests into the vineyard by vehicle, with family stories and farming details Mark and Lisa learned from three generations before them.
The Tasting
Tasting experiences.
Prices and availability are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
1897 Tasting
$40An introduction to Zialena Wines while relaxing on the patio, overlooking the family's 100-acre Mazzoni Vineyard. This semi-private seated patio experience is open to the public seven days a week 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. Reservations appreciated but not required. Walk-in tastings available until 3pm. By the glass + bottle purchases available.
90 min
Winery Suite Experience
$70Explore Zialena more intimately through a private tasting that begins with an introduction to our estate and a guided walk to our production facility. Discover the philosophy and craftsmanship behind our wines during an immersive production tour, then relax in our private Winery Suite for a host-led tasting of estate selections. For a deeper exploration, an optional Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical expands the experience to seven wines, showcasing the Mazzoni Vineyards and limited-production Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon.
90 minReservation Required
Heritage Tour
$150Discover the heart of Zialena on this immersive walking and winery-vehicle tour through our 100-acre estate vineyard. Led by a dedicated host, enjoy family stories, hands-on farming insights, and an in-the-vineyard tasting of our Estate Zinfandels beneath towering oak trees. Individual charcuterie boxes included! The experience continues with a guided production tour highlighting our custom concrete fermentation tanks, and concludes in our private Winery Suite with an exploration of our Cabernet Sauvignon program, an intimate look at the Mazzoni Family legacy, century old farmland, and unique craftsmanship behind Zialena.
120 minReservation Required
The Pour
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Wine list. (11)
Prices are approximate and may not reflect current offerings.
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2019 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon Pair this elegant Cabernet with equally robust dishes such as grilled ribeye steak, rosemary-infused lamb chops, or aged cheeses. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2019 | $124 | |
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon We’re thrilled to share that our 2020 Zialena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded Double Gold at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition! | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | $82 | |
2020 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon A perfect pairing for this wine is a coffee-rubbed ribeye with herbed compound butter. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2020 | $122 | |
2021 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon Pair the 2021 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon with dry-aged ribeye or grilled lamb chops. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021 | $120 | |
2022 Mazzoni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rich, slow-cooked Short Rib Pappardelle from Chef Francisco Aguilera of Camber Events, is the kind of dish that brings people together. | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2022 | $78 | |
2020 Cappella Well rounded, with rustic tannins and steady acidity, and screams 'pair me with pizza and pasta.' | Red Blend | 2020 | $72 | |
2021 Cappella Pair the 2021 Cappella with barbecued pork ribs or duck confit with a cherry glaze. | Red Blend | 2021 | $70 | |
2020 Zinfandel Our 2020 Estate Zinfandel—layered with red fruit, spice, and savory depth—meets its match with an elevated Italian Sausage & Mushroom Polenta Bake. | Zinfandel | 2020 | $68 | |
2021 Zinfandel White Label Charcuterie Board with Aged Cheeses and Spicy Sausages. | Zinfandel | 2021 | $66 | |
2022 Mazzoni Vineyard Zinfandel Chicken cacciatore, with its rustic tomato-based sauce, earthy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, pairs wonderfully with Zialena Zinfandel. | Zinfandel | 2022 | $64 |
2019 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair this elegant Cabernet with equally robust dishes such as grilled ribeye steak, rosemary-infused lamb chops, or aged cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon2019
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
We’re thrilled to share that our 2020 Zialena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded Double Gold at the prestigious San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
Cabernet Sauvignon2020
2020 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
A perfect pairing for this wine is a coffee-rubbed ribeye with herbed compound butter.
Cabernet Sauvignon2020
2021 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
Pair the 2021 Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon with dry-aged ribeye or grilled lamb chops.
Cabernet Sauvignon2021
2022 Mazzoni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Rich, slow-cooked Short Rib Pappardelle from Chef Francisco Aguilera of Camber Events, is the kind of dish that brings people together.
Cabernet Sauvignon2022
2020 Cappella
Well rounded, with rustic tannins and steady acidity, and screams 'pair me with pizza and pasta.'
Red Blend2020
2021 Cappella
Pair the 2021 Cappella with barbecued pork ribs or duck confit with a cherry glaze.
Red Blend2021
2020 Zinfandel
Our 2020 Estate Zinfandel—layered with red fruit, spice, and savory depth—meets its match with an elevated Italian Sausage & Mushroom Polenta Bake.
Zinfandel2020
2021 Zinfandel White Label
Charcuterie Board with Aged Cheeses and Spicy Sausages.
Zinfandel2021
2022 Mazzoni Vineyard Zinfandel
Chicken cacciatore, with its rustic tomato-based sauce, earthy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, pairs wonderfully with Zialena Zinfandel.
Zinfandel2022
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Where to Stay Nearby
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HotelRussian River Valley · Sonoma4.8 · 52
Appellation Healdsburg
Chef Charlie Palmer's kitchen garden supplies the omelet bar, and the terrace suites open onto vineyards.
Dog OK*CouplesWine Enthusiasts
★★★★★5.0 mi
Drive Times
From Sonoma hotels.
Estimated drive time from each hotel to Zialena Winery, ordered by proximity.
| Hotel | Drive | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Healdsburg | ~13 min | Book |
| Hotel Healdsburg | ~19 min | Book |
| Farmhouse Inn | ~29 min | Book |
| The Lodge at Bodega Bay | ~53 min | Book |
| Olea Hotel | ~58 min | Book |
| Cottage Inn & Spa | ~1h 10m | Book |
Estimates based on straight-line distance with a wine-country routing factor. Actual drive times vary with traffic and route choice.
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