We are fine wine served

We are fine wine served

in a stunning natural setting

in a stunning natural setting

with entertainment

with entertainment

tradition

tradition

atmosphere

atmosphere

and family

and family

Our family invites you to visit
Alto Vineyards
Southern Illinois’ oldest, most celebrated winery

Paul, the winemaker smiling at the camera while holding a glass of wine. The background are wine barrels in a wine cellar

“Wine is what we do best, and it’s what we are all about.”

-Paul Renzaglia

 
 
 

 Alto Vineyards’ grapes have deep roots in tradition, family, and community. Following our first vintage in 1988, we founded the rebirth of the grape growing and winemaking industry in Southern Illinois. We serve our finely-crafted wines with artful events and entertainment at two spacious and vibrant tasting rooms in Alto Pass and Champaign. We have amassed over 1000 State, National, and International awards and are currently offering 22 premier wines.


Come for the wine, stay for everything else!
Join us for a unique journey and memorable experiences among the vines.

Guy the creator of Alto Vineyards harvesting white grapes in the vineyard. He is surrounded by vines.

Guy Renzaglia came to Southern Illinois and recreated his

Italian homeland by starting the first vineyard and winery

in the
beautiful Shawnee Hills.

 

“One man’s dream becomes an Illinois Tradition”

 
 
 

Our beginnings

To learn about the origin of Alto Vineyard and Winery and the birth of the wine industry in Southern Illinois, watch this mini-documentary made in 1989.

Mark Renzaglia and his family in the Renzaglia winery in Australia

Discover Renzaglia Wines

Mark Renzaglia and family invite you to explore their website to see the beautiful winery and vineyard located in New South Wales, Australia. You can enjoy these premier Australian wines, at both of our Tasting Rooms in Alto Pass and Champaign.

  • Landscape picture of the vineyard during a festival. People are laughing and sitting on the lawn with bottles and glasses of wine.

    Wine

    With our wide variety of wines we have something for everybody. From sweet to dry, from red to white. Take a look at our wine list to find your favorite!

    Wine List
  • two musiciansare playing music in the tasting room. People are dancing on the dance floor and laughing. THey are having fun.

    Music and Events

    There is always something to do at Alto Vineyards! Whether you’re in Champaign or Alto Pass, check out our Calendars to see what exciting events we have planned for you.

    Calendar
  • A men is cutting off branches of a vine. He is pruning the vines in the vineyard.

    Vineyard and Winemaking

    With more than 3 decades of experience we have lots of stories to tell. Want to know more about our vineyard and how we make wine? Click the button below to learn.

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For more information, about either of our locations please click on an image below

Alto Pass, IL

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Champaign, IL

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Large tasting room in Alto pass. The vineyard and vines are in the background.

Alto Pass, IL

8515 Highway 127

Hours
Mon. – Thurs: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Phone (618) 893-4898

Tasting room in Champaign.

Champaign, IL

4210 N Duncan Road

Hours
Closed Monday
Tues. – Thurs.:  12:00pm – 7:00pm
Friday:  12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Phone (217) 356-4784