Estate vineyard and winery focused on Italian and French varietals to launch first wines in 2025
WALLA WALLA, Wash., March 4, 2024 – Reali Family Vineyard, a Walla Walla Valley vineyard and winery in the shadow of the Blue Mountains, has named Serge Laville its principal winemaker.
“We are honored that a winemaker of Serge’s experience, caliber and reputation has joined Reali Family Vineyard,” said Kristin Reali, co-founder with her husband, Ken Reali, of the vineyard and winery. “With multiple Wine Spectator top 100 recognitions and more than 20 vintages to his credit, Serge’s unique winemaking talents will pair beautifully with the varietals we are growing at our vineyard to create outstanding Italian and French style wines.”
Reali Family Vineyard is an over 80-acre estate featuring a 15-acre grafted vineyard that will begin bottling its first wines in 2025, featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc Rose, and Sauvignon Blanc. The Vineyard’s first estate vintage will be harvested in 2025, benefiting from significant investments by the Reali family in land, technology and winemaking processes, and the talents of Serge Laville, Reali Family Vineyard’s winemaker.
“I am thrilled to closely collaborate with Ken and Kristin. This is one of those rare lifetime opportunities that I can’t miss – working within a small team that has a shared, long-term vision of focusing on the vineyard as the foundation of exceptional winemaking,” said Laville. “I am ready for this great adventure, and to create terroir-focused and nuanced wines with character.”
Reali Family Vineyard leadership includes the Reali’s daughter Kristina, who leads the Vineyard’s marketing, and Results Partners, which brings its four decades of comprehensive vineyard management experience in the Pacific Northwest to the Reali family, and is an integral part of the team’s success.
About Serge Laville
An experienced winemaker of more than two decades with degrees in chemistry and biology from the University of Lyon, France-born Serge Laville is dedicated to experimentation, innovation and quality in his wines. Serge, based in Walla Walla, Washington, follows a natural approach to winemaking that ensures the highest quality, best-tasting wines focused on the strengths of each variety. He has enjoyed particular success in the development of terroir-driven wines that have great character and a sense of place. Head winemaker of Spring Valley vineyard since 2005, Serge is skilled across the entire process of winemaking.
About Reali Family Vineyard
Founded in 2021 by Kristin and Ken Reali with their Tuscan family heritage in mind, Reali Family Vineyard is inspired by the great Italian traditions of premier wines that elevate occasions and bring family and friends together. The terroir of the Reali Family Vineyard allows the growth of varietals including Sangiovese, Barbera, Vermentino, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Reali Family Vineyard will introduce its first wines in 2025, and wines from its first estate harvest in 2026. Learn more: www.realifamilyvineyard.com.
