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A TASTE OF TUSCANY
IN THE FINGER LAKES

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WEDDINGS EVENTS

5 Star Finger Lakes
Weddings Events

Top water-front Finger Lakes wedding venue on Seneca Lake with excellence in food & service. Ventosa Vineyards is located right in the heart of the Finger Lakes Wine Region! Not only top-rated for Finger Lakes weddings, we were voted top 5% in the nation from Wedding Wire’s “Couples Choice Awards” since 2015 & 5-star rated on both WeddingWire.com & TheKnot.com.

Take away the worry and stress of unfavorable weather. With our new outdoor ceremony pavilion, we’ve got you covered! With a raised platform, you can get married with vineyards and Seneca Lake as the backdrop. Also featuring an air-conditioned bridal suite with plenty of seating, mirrors, & a lighted vanity… this is the perfect space to relax before heading down the aisle.

Ventosa Vineyards is located on Seneca Lake

Located in Geneva, NY, Ventosa Vineyards is located on Seneca Lake in the middle of the Finger Lakes Wine Country! Visit us for a vineyard/cellar tour, wine tasting, or lunch at our Cafe Toscana. Picnics (seasonal) at Ventosa

Enjoy an outdoor picnic with family and friends! We have picnic tables to the South of our building, next to our donkeys Giorgio & Bella (his mom) for your enjoyment. Order food & drinks to-go at Cafe Toscana and you can enjoy our picnic area overlooking our vineyards!

If enjoying alcohol at our picnic tables...please check in at our front counter, tasting bar, or cafe so our staff can verify your age. Picnic tables are monitored frequently and underage drinking will not be tolerated. If anyone is found drinking underage (without verification) or sharing their beverages to someone underage, authorities will be called.

Best Finger Lakes Wineries

Voted a Finger Lakes top destination winery with international award winning wines.

Come visit our hand-painted, Tuscan-inspired tasting room. Relax, sip a glass of wine, have lunch & enjoy the beautiful view of vineyards & Seneca Lake on our expansive outdoor patio terrace with sunsets that will take your breath away. We are a 100% estate winery meaning all of our wines are grown, produced, & bottled right here.

Groups up to 6

No reservations taken, 1st come, 1st served.

Groups 7-12

Reservations required by emailing Jamie@VentosaVineyards.com , last reservation at 1pm.

Groups 13+

Email or call for information & availability Jamie@VentosaVineyards.com

Groups 15+ Lunch & Tasting Option

Gather your friends and enjoy a group tasting and lunch served from our kitchen or café. Cafe Toscana Group Luncheon . Reservations required by emailing Jamie@VentosaVineyards.com

Group Tasting Tour

Tour our wine cellar and see how our winemaker works his magic. Optional add-ons: cellar wine tasting & charcuterie board. Reservations required by emailing Jamie@VentosaVineyards.com

Busses without a reservations will be turned away. Please do not split up into smaller groups to meet this requirement or you will be asked to leave. More Group Tasting Details

light Mediterranean fare in relaxed, comfortable atmosphere overlooking vineyards & Seneca Lake

Order from our seasonal menu, daily chef specials or schedule a luncheon for your business meetings, celebrations as well as baby and bridal showers. We offer panini, wraps, salads, homemade soups and of course our famous pizza. We also have a few picnic tables set up in the side lawn. Get it to-go & have a vineyard picnic!

Cafe Toscana

Parties less than 9

No reservations taken, 1st come, 1st served.

Parties 9-14

Reservation required only at 11am email Events@VentosaVineyards.com

Parties 15+

Reservations required, buffet options: Group luncheon. Reservations required by emailing Events@VentosaVineyards.com

Parties 35+

Order from the Banquet Group Luncheon Menu with foods prepared from our kitchen (not Cafe Toscana). Other menus available here . Reservations required by emailing Events@VentosaVineyards.com

Due to state regulations, no outside food or beverages are allowed to be brought into the Ventosa or on the terrace.

Finger Lakes Trip Planner & Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a trip to the Finger Lakes? Here are 14 tips to help curate your Finger Lakes trip planner. Let us help you find the best places to stay, eat, and play in this beautiful region of upstate New York.

Top Things to do in Geneva, NY

Top Things to Do in Geneva, NY – A Perfect Day of Exploring Wine, Nature, and Beauty Geneva, New York, nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, offers visitors an abundance of activities blending stunning landscapes, rich historical sites, and a world-class wine scene. Whether you’re exploring solo, with friends, or on a

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Interesting Wine Facts

Did you know that it takes 600-800 grapes to make a bottle of wine…or that there are 49 million bubbles in a bottle of Champagne…or that 60 countries produce wine? Born about 6,000 B.C. in what is now the country of Georgia, wine is now a global beverage, with Italy, France, Spain, and the United

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Current HOURS

Winery (tastings)

Monday-Saturday - 10am-5pm
Wednesday: Tastings 10am-4:30pm
BOGO happy hour 4:30pm-5:30pm | Live Music 5-8pm
Sunday CLOSED

CAFÉ TOSCANA

Monday-Saturday - 11am-5pm
Wednesday (Live Music 5-8pm) serving later to 7pm
Sunday CLOSED

WINTER HOURS
(OCT 30-MAY12)

Winery (tastings)

Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: Tastings 10am-4:30pm | BOGO happy hour 4:30pm-5:30pm | Live Music 5-8pm
Sunday: CLOSED
(on-site bottle consumption ends at close)

CAFÉ TOSCANA

Monday-Saturday: 11am-5pm
Wednesday Live Music : open later 11am-8pm
Sunday: CLOSED

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