Just a few miles south of Birmingham is a family run winery called Vizzini Farms. In addition to being able to do a wine tasting, they have an Italian bistro at the winery.
Their wine selection has everything from dry reds to fruity dessert wines. During my visit, I got a bottle of their Paulina wine that had just been bottled that week. This wine was a Merlot with black raspberries that made it semi-sweet.
This wine paired nicely with the Italian sausage flat bread pizza I ordered. The sausage was homemade and they cut it in large slices for the pizza. They used fresh cherry tomatoes, peppers and onions on top that added a sweet element to the pizza. It was the best snack to have with wine.
While I was at the winery I got to meet Tom Vizzini, the founder. He was the nicest man and told me all about the wineries history, as well as the history of his family. We talked about all the different wines that they make and the list is huge. After tasting several other varieties, I ended up buying a few extra bottles to take home.
- Apple Riesling – a sweet white wine with a hint of apple
- Tuxedo Junction – a chocolate raspberry Merlot that is perfect for dessert
- Paulina – since I enjoyed it so much with my pizza I bought an extra bottle
Finally before I left, Mr. Vizzini took me outside to see his peach tree. He showed me how he makes his Peach Chardonnay with an actual peach in the bottle. It was really cool!
If you enjoy wine and are traveling through Alabama, make sure you stop by Vizzini Farms Winery. Your taste buds will thank you. Visit their website for directions at www.vizzinifarmswinery.com
Enjoy!
T
