Our Recognitions

Alto Vineyards wins first medals in International Wine Competition and our Chambourcin is recognized one of the finest wines in the country.

Paul co-founded and served on the first Board of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail (SHWT).

Guy and Paul established the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance when there were only seven wineries in Illinois. Guy served as the first President of the IGGVA.

Paul recognized as the Winemaker of the Year from the state of Illinois.

Paul awarded Grape Grower of the Year Award from the Greater Shawnee Grape Growers Alliance

Alto Vineyards received Little Egypt Planning and Development Commission Award.

IGGVA awards first Illinois Industry Achievement Award to Guy in recognition of has work and passion for the growth of the Illinois wine industry. The award was renamed in subsequent years to the Guy Renzaglia Industry Achievement Award.

Alto Vineyards recognized as Union County Business of the Year.

Alto Vineyards recognized as Business of the Year, Southern Illinois Regional Tourism

Paul awarded Grape Grower of the Year Award from the Greater Shawnee Grape Growers Alliance

Jefferson Cup – out of 500 wines selected nationally for the competition, our Chambourcin was selected as the best US non-vinifera white wine

Jefferson Cup – out of 500 wines selected nationally for the competition, our Traminette was selected as the best US non-vinifera white wine

Paul recognized as the Winemaker of the Year from the state of Illinois.

The Shawnee Hills American Viticultural Area was established by Ted Wickman

Paul elected as the President of the IGGVA.

Paul awarded the Guy Renzaglia Industry Achievement Award.

Alto Vineyards received prestigious US Small Business Administration Jeffery Butland Family Owned Business Award

Renzaglia Wines in Bathhurst (Mark and family) received prestigious Darkhorse Winery of the Year Award in Australia