Fortino Winery

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

With both outdoor and indoor venue spaces, we are sure to accommodate your needs! We have a rustic setting with a backdrop of the hillside, vineyards, and majestic redwoods. We provide an outstanding Italian cuisine menu for you and your guests to enjoy, as well as many award-winning wines. Dine and dance into the night under our romantic bistro lighting while our full waitstaff ensures you have the perfect evening. We also include an in-house day of coordinator to help you in the planning process. We are the perfect location for your event!

Seated guest capacity

50-350

Venue type

Golf and Country Clubs
Vineyards, Wineries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

4525 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020

Our event spaces

The Redwood Terrace

Dance the night away surrounded by our vineyards & enjoy the family owned feel of our service!

The Redwood Terrace is our beautiful outdoor event center equipped with a ceremony space, reception area, stage, dance floor, bar, access to the vineyards, and a private entry. This space can seat up to 300 guests.

Guest capacity

50-350 Seated

50-450 Standing

Square footage

20,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Set up & clean up of tables and chairs/linens -6 hours of event time -Tables -Certain chairs (others are upgrades) -Polyester linens & napkins -Flatware, stemware, plates -One-hour ceremony rehearsal -Event Coordinator -Design and Decor Services -Extensive in-house rental catalog -Day of decorating services

Room cost

$4000-$6500/6 hours, additional time rental available

Barrel Room

Rustic with just the right hint of elegance!

The Barrel Room is our indoor banquet hall which attaches to an outdoor covered space with views of our vineyards. This space has been newly renovated with central AC and heat, beautiful white walls, and hanging bubble lights. The Barrel Room is perfect for an intimate rustic chic wedding and is available year-round! This space can seat up to 120 guests.

Guest capacity

25-110 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Room cost

$4000-5,500 for 6 hours, additional hours $500

The Redwood Terrace

Dance the night away surrounded by our vineyards & enjoy the family owned feel of our service!

Guest capacity

50-350 Seated

50-450 Standing

Square footage

20,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Room cost

$4000-$6500/6 hours, additional time rental available

Barrel Room

Rustic with just the right hint of elegance!

Guest capacity

25-110 Seated

25-200 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Room cost

$4000-5,500 for 6 hours, additional hours $500

Available services that can be provided by Fortino Winery

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
On-site accommodations
Service staff
Set up
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

Barware
Chiavari Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting
Linens
Sound / AV
Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Vic Pelayo, Elite Entertainment
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•Vic•Jan 7, 2021
As a DJ who's worked with the staff and eaten their food many times, I highly recommend the venue for it's appearance, food and friendly staff. You won't go wrong choosing the Fortino Winery for your next wedding, corporate or social event.

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Yes however there is a fee because we still provide our own staffing. Fees depend on your number of guests.

You are not allowed to bring your own alcohol onto our premises.

Yes, we have 2 large lots and some overflow parking at the back of the winery too!

Yes, we do allow open flame during Hindu ceremonies!

Dogs are allowed to be part of the ceremony but can't stay at the reception unless they are a licensed service animal.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

You have 72 hours after paying your deposit to cancel otherwise that is non-refundable. If you cancel your wedding less than 30 days before, you will not be refunded any money and will be billed for the full amount.

Our on site Event Coordinator is included in the pricing.

Yes, we will have at least one bartender serving guests at the bar all night.

Yes, there will be a full serving staff there depending on the menu option you choose.

May, June, July, August, September, October, and November

January, February, March, April, and December

We do have hotels in the local area and they are maybe a 10 minute drive from the venue.

Set up, clean up, tables, certain chairs, plates, flatware, glassware, polyester linens, 6 hours of event time, one hour ceremony rehearsal, one wedding dressing room, on site Event Coordinator.

No, we do not allow outside alcohol!

Your reservation includes six hours for the actual event, not including set up or clean up.

Our venue is about 35 minutes from the closest airport. It is located in San Jose.

No, we do recommend it though.

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Fortino Winery

Guest capacity

About this venue

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Venue setting

Our event spaces

The Redwood Terrace

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Barrel Room

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

The Redwood Terrace

The Redwood Terrace

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Barrel Room

Barrel Room

Guest capacity

Square footage

Ideal for

Guests often feel this space is

Included in this room:

Room cost

Available services that can be provided by Fortino Winery

Services & amenities

Transportation & access

Rentals

Reviews

Vic Pelayo, Elite Entertainment

Preferred vendors of Fortino Winery

Frequently asked questions

Can we bring in outside catering?

Can be bring our own alcohol?

Do you have on-site parking?

Do you allow open flame for Hindu ceremonies?

Do you allow dogs?

Do you have accessible facilities?

What’s your cancellation policy?

Is the Event Coordinator included?

Will there be a bartender there all night?

Do you supply serving staff?

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