Beautiful winery that puts out beautiful wine (And the newer Champagne!) Everyone there is so helpful and informative doing a wine tasting is always a good time. As with most wineries you can bring your own food but there is sometimes a working brick oven for pizza. If the oven is on definitely get the pizza I dont care if you bought food with you. This place is great for group gatherings and casual drop ins. This MD winery always has wonderful drinking options read more

I had the best experience both visits to Basignani. The wine tasting is so educational and fun. Jerry gives an awesome and excited history of the wine/vineyard and explains great options for pairing and serving. The pizza is expensive and very good, thin crust with fresh ingredients. A great afternoon delight with great views of the grapes and scenery. read more

I visited Basignani this past Saturday (4/20) as part of a bachelorette wine tour. I'm not a wine drinker and thus had a non-drinking pass, which was fine. I was able to locate self-serve water fairly easily and stuck to that. I tried to stick it out with the group while they had their wine tasting but ended up having to leave for fresh air. The building where the tastings were held smelled awful to me. Stale and old. What I figure black mold smells like, it was intolerable. Outside was fresh air, but awful views. Basignani Winery is not a pretty place. Even the rows of vines are fairly depressing looking. I was definitely ready to leave. The group of ladies I was with reported they not only hated all the wines they tried but also the Basignani person who was providing the tastings. So, not a good look here all around. read more

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I am so impressed with this place. When you first drive up, you almost feel like you're at the wrong place because it's like your are in someone's yard, but there's so much at the top of the hill. Wow! So we pulled up and figured out to walk straight back into the little house. Inside, there were a couple of employees and some people doing tastings. On the walls are a bunch of old wine bottles which was pretty cool. And the bathroom was nice! Moving on, we were helped by a woman who gave us a tasting card that was organized by red dry, white dry, and sweets. We were supposed to check off 6 for the tasting, so we did. We did a tasting with a very nice man, I think his name was Jerry. He was hilarious and so knowledgeable. He gave us ALL the wines... so instead of 6 we had 12 he walked us through information about each one. It was awesome. Then we ordered a bottle and took it out to eat with our food we brought on the patio and ordered some of the pizza they make on site. That was good too! There are two outdoor covered areas you can sit in to eat and drink right by the vineyard. At the end, we signed up for the wine club, of course. You get 4 bottles a quarter and the price was totally reasonable. I'm so excited to go back here and tell all my friends!! read more

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A wonderful little local vineyard with sweet people and great ambiance. It's a chill and wonderful for families. The tasting is $10 and a friendly face will guide you through the offerings. They have a nice variety of local wines and great homemade pizza - $15 for mushroom, cheese, or pep. Happy to support a local establishment. Would happily come back read more

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This was my first time here and definitely not my last time. We came here for a day date to get a break from our toddler and it was very relaxing. We were greeted upon arrival, I told them this was our first time there, the ladies gave us some wine samples, and assisted us with ordering pizza. She also mentioned live music will start up on Friday nights, they were both friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the live music and the ambiance. This is a venue for couples, friends, and families. We brought our chairs and blankets, relaxed out on the lawn in the shade. Everyone was spaced out nicely. I do want to warn you, there were all kinds and of insects out there. I'm a scaredy-cat but I didn't allow that to mess up my date. The pizza was ok, but the wine was delicious. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Time for a re-review! I will admit my first visit here was a little spotty. However, I just recently returned last Friday for their Friday night happy hour series that features their wine (of course), live music, and pizza! Staff was super friendly and helped us choose wines according to our taste. We ended up getting bottles of Rose, Sangria, and Cabernet. All pretty good! The brick oven pizza is delicious and the perfect compliment to the wine. From a COVID standpoint, they are great for social distancing! They have an open air tent with heaters you can sit under or you can choose to sit out on the lawn. I had a really great time on Friday and plan to return for another Friday evening or relaxing Saturday/Sunday! read more

Basignani Winery - two pizzas and a bottle of wine - Wineries Near Me - Sparks Glencoe, Maryland

Wow, what a great place! The Winery is owned by a wonderful family. They have great wine and serve delicious brick oven pizzas on the weekends! Everyone there is so welcoming and delightful. Not to mention, that the winery itself is just beautiful. Highly recommend. 10/10. read more

The Elena Rosé is amazing! I haven't had a Rosé this good since I lived in Southern California. A girlfriend of mine and I came here in October and the weather was perfect. Where to start? The location is beautiful, spacious, and easy to find. The drive to Basignani, at least for me, is beautiful! They have decent food offerings although nothing gluten free it seems which is sad for me. You have PLENTY of space. PLENTY. This is one of the safest places I went to during COVID. I was very selective about where I went and I am so glad they made the cut. I had been wanting to come here for about a year. This is a must visit winery here in Maryland. Great people, great wine, great view! read more

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Wine Tasting Fun!! Fantastic local winery w delicious wine/ cheese tastings. I took hubby here 4 a date and we enjoyed ourselves. Great customer service was provided by the person who assisted us w our delicious pours. I enjoyed the wines so much that I purchased 2 bottles. The cheese/ cracker tray was just as tasty as the wine. The premises was nice and provided plenty of space for hanging out on the lawn w blankets/ chairs and spending time w friends and family. I look forward to visiting again and I may even return when there's live entertainment !! read more

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I needed a break so chose a random town to visit in MD. My friends and I met up here and it was the perfect place to go and relax. The wine tasting was really good and we learned a lot. It was such an enjoyable experience. The people who work there are all SO nice, friendly and kind. The gentleman who provided the wine tasting was so knowledgeable and patient with us clueless folks. Such a kind man. The outdoor/covered seating was spacious. And the pizza there was FANTASTIC. The pizza crust was thin and perfect. We left after purchasing several bottles. And I plan to be back. Thank you for being such a blessing to us after a pretty rough week. read more

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Beautiful scenery, pleasant staff, overall positive experience! I'll definitely return with my family, Highly recommend!

A perfect winery to spend some calm and relaxing time. I ended up buying a few bottles and relaxing in a chair under a tree. The wine I had was good (see picture) and I recommend checking this one out if you're in the area. When you walk in, please sign up for their email distribution list for event notices and updates Note: they have a dog that walks around. Very friendly but I know not everyone likes dogs. read more

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Loved the tasting. I had such a knowledgeable and friendly staff member. He was so thoughtful and patience with me as I can be indecisive.

My friends and I hosted an intimate event here last month. We arrived right when they opened and welcomed with open arms. Everyone was so accommodating. We set up in the heated tent area outside the tasting room. We were able to bring our own charcuterie boards. We waited until our full party arrived to start the tasting but the staff checked on us periodically and made sure we had everything we needed. Once our full party arrived we had our tasting with a friendly, funny, and knowledgeable guy. We asked a ton of questions and he was able to answer them all. We tasted everything! He listened to us, more than likely, terribly describe what kinds of wines we liked and he gave notes and suggestions based on our likes and dislikes. We bought a ton of wine and sat for hours laughing and chatting. Some ordered the brick oven pizza, that I didn't try but it looked delicious. Everyone really enjoyed themselves. I actually had been here previously and had a much less joyous time so I'm happy this occasion was redeeming. Stop in. Its a great place to spend a fall Saturday. read more

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My friends and husband and I always have a fantastic time! We usually go on Friday or Saturday nights and enjoy the live music. The wine is fabulous and we usually buy 5+ bottles and do our own tasting. The brick oven pizza is delicious, and although there is covered seating we like to bring our chairs and sit under the trees and the stars. There are two doggos roaming around so huge plus for our group. Lynne has always answered any questions I've had so quickly and the staff is super friendly. read more

Small rustic winery off the beaten path. No tastings and there was no brick oven pizza available today. The sangria was not bad. $13 for a tiny Brie wheel and 1/4 sleeve of crackers you cut up yourself. read more

Best hidden gem in Sparks, MD. We actually got married here a few years ago and it was the best space for an intimate event, around 50 people. Lynne (who owns the vineyard) was amazing to work with to plan our day. They even had their own day-of coordinator help out. The wine is delicious!!! The space is gorgeous. They also do pizza & wine events, among others. Definitely check them out & support this small local business! read more

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Small intimate winery with great wine! A group of friends and I did a tasting here and it was so much fun and we learned alot! They have brick oven pizzas available to order (which are delicious) and you are also allowed to bring outside food. 100% recommend read more

This winery is pretty close to home and it was my first time here, my 2nd weekend in a row wandering the wineries. Great atmosphere, live music and the part in my opinion is the hot & fresh brick oven pizza made to order. You can reserve a table underneath the tented area or you can free lance it, bring your own lawn chairs and pick your own spot on the open lawn. It is kid & dog friendly. Outside snacks were allowed in. They have about 11-12 different wine choices, your typical reds, whites, sweet & dry. I'm a sweet wine drinker so I purchased their Vidal which is their sweetest white wine. It paired very well with the pizza might I add. Good wine, good friends and great pizza, what better way to kick off your weekend? read more

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Fun winery out in Maryland! I used a Groupon for two for wine tastings paired with cheese and we had a great time. Everyone working there is friendly and very knowledgable about both wines and the history of this family-owned winery. I definitely recommend checking out this winery if you are in the area and if you want fun time with nice folks. read more

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Good food. Good wine. Good vibes. Live music. Knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend the wine tasting and brick oven pizza for date night. read more

We stopped here on a trip to Baltimore. The staff was friendly and helpful. Tasted lots of great wines. Left with half a box to take home. The property is nice with a large pavilion to eat under. We missed the pizzas today so we'll have to come back. read more

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I learned about this winery from a Yelp event actually, they were providing wine pairings with caramels so they only brought red wines and while I am not a fan of red wines all the time the flavors intrigued me so much that I had to go to the winery to check out everything else they offered. I should also mention that I was quite impressed by the two women who were at the event providing the pourings - turns out one of the women was the owner - that doesn't happen often but that goes to show you the type of dedication the family has to the success of the business plus I love family owned businesses and I love strong females even more! I chose to visit the winery on a very wet, Saturday afternoon and though the weather was not ideal the company and the outdoor accommodations made the afternoon quite a success. I loved that they offer cheese pairings with the wines and I also like that 3 of the wines are pre-chosen and then you get to pick 3 additional wines - what a great deal! After tasting the wines, we decided to sit outside under the tent (dry from the rain storm) and enjoyed a bottle of, believe it or not, rose wine! Their whites are good but I think their blush and reds are really where it is at so if going to the winery - bring a little picnic, try their pairing and then sit back and relax on their patio and if it's not raining go sit under a tree! read more

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My friends and I decided we'd had enough of the pandemic shut-in experience so we planned a downtown pizza and beer outing on a lovely afternoon. Then I remembered a Living Social discount I had for Basignani Winery so I was checking out their hours only to discover it was pizza day! It was a bit overwhelming to arrive and see so many people that had the same idea we did, but they had plenty of outdoor areas to spread out with blankets and chairs. We shared two bottles of really good wine and two very good brick oven mushroom pizzas. The weather was lovely and the vineyard is really pretty. It's a bit of a drive out into the county, but they have plenty of parking and the family that runs the winery is super nice and accommodating. If you check out their website or social media you can see what special events they have coming up for spring, which includes live music and more pizza days. read more

Basignani Winery - Mushroom pizza and Seyval white wine - Wineries Near Me - Sparks Glencoe, Maryland

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Pizza, fresh sangria and live music. Loving the day. Still no tastings or individual glass pours, but no cicadas!!! read more

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Ive been here two times and I enjoyed myself both times. The first time was probably in 2018 for a wine tasting with a group of my girlfriends. We really enjoyed our experience and the person who did our tasting was really personable. I think he may have been one of the owners. I visited again a few months ago on a Friday for pizza, wine, and music. This was a great safe way to hang out considering COVID. My girlfriend and I brought chairs and setup beneath some trees. I thought the pizza was tasty and the music was enjoyable. There was a good crowd but not overcrowded. Overall, I really like several of the wines that I've tasted at this winery. I plan to return in the future. read more

Came here with my husband and family to celebrate our anniversary and it was an amazing time! Great environment. We did a tasting and had the most incredible instructor! He was funny and knowledgeable and was very nice hearing him explain about the wines. Only thing I would say is I wish they had more of a food variety that could be ordered. We had brick over pizza and it was very delicious (also had non dairy options which was super yum as well!) read more

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My friend and I were looking for a Covid friendly activity and Basignani had good reviews so we decided to check it out. It was the perfect Fall day when we went and there was plenty of outdoor seating for us to enjoy a bottle of wine. We tried the Rosé and it was light, crisp, & tasty! The wine list included a good mix of red, white, and sparkling wines at affordable prices. They also had a small food menu so you could munch as you drank. I definitely plan to return and try some of their other wines. read more

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We stopped in for a tasting Sunday afternoon and had a great time! Even though they were out of a few varietals as bottling season is coming up, Jerry was entertaining and generous with pours. We found a few delicious bottles to take home. The outside sitting area is very cute and they have brick oven pizzas, which we did not try on this visit but smelled amazing! read more

Absolutely love this winery! It's definitely smaller and more rugged than some other wineries but I love it. It's a small winery not a huge restaurant. It's a family owned winery and it feels like it in the best ways. The tasting room is behind the main building but it is an absolutely gorgeous wood room and the outside is covered in some sort of climbing plant which gives it a very whimsical vibe. I do wish they would update their tent and maybe extend the permanent covered area but it's still nice and there are some tables near the grapevines for you to sit. I recommend bringing a picnic blanket or your own chairs if you have a group bigger than 2. The pizza is delicious and definitely worth it. Every time I have gone in for a tasting the employees are all so incredibly kind and welcoming and they give great recommendations based on what you like. I can not recommend them enough! read more

Came here as a girls trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a very cold day but Basignani had a very nice outdoor tent setup with quality operable heaters. For the tastings, we had a very knowledgeable gentleman to guide us through the samples. He gave the story on the grapes in each wine, where they come from, how they are processed, and the proper etiquettes for swirling and checking the legs. This was my first time at the winery but I've had their wines at many festivals. I typically do the Vidal and Monkton Moon but this time I fell in love with the Riesling. Very good stuff. Side Note: I'm a sweet to semi-sweet girl so I do not have favorable reviews on the dry wines. read more

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Took my mother here for Mother's Day weekend to do a tasting and it was a GREAT experience. The tasting room is nicely decorated and has a cozy feel to it. We were served as soon as we walked through the door. We tried 6 of the wines listed on the menu and picked out our fave. We took two bottles home with us. We had a dinner reservation shortly after so didn't get to spend as much time but plan to return before the summer is over. Very nice vineyard read more

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My husband and I were in the area and decided to make a spontaneous stop and try their wine tasting. We opted for the 6 wine tastes at $16.00 each. I think my favorite wine by far was the Rosé, it was mild and sweet and overall a nice wine to have nightly with dinner. Since we hadn't made reservations, they were able to squeeze us in, but since it was a nice summer day out, it was packed! They do offer a wine and cheese sampling which we weren't able to partake in because that's only offered for those with reservations, so I was pretty bummed about that. Our wine server told us that was offered on Groupon, so if we're ever in the area again, we will definitely stop by again. Overall it was a nice mini date with my hubby! read more

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First time going to a winery. We didn't really get any explanations of the wines and the employee was very curt, which defeated the purpose of the wine tasting. Perhaps it was just the employee who served us. I wouldn't recommend the experience. We went to total wine afterwards where we did a free wine tasting and got a nice bottle of wine. You can't beat total wine. read more

How have I never know about this place is beyond me! Way cute winery to hang out w/ friends on a weekend and enjoy yourselves. Was invited out for a Wine Dine & Repeat event to check this place out. $5 got us 6 tastings and additional $1 for specialty wines. You are able to bring food or purchase brick oven pizza, made right on the spot. The pizza was sooooo good. Because it was cold, they had heat lamps out that made the day out event nice and comfy. A great way to hang out w/ friends who will not mind the rustic surroundings. I will definitely be back! read more

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This winery is not what we expected at all. Upon driving up we saw a group of people sitting on fold out soccer chairs they had brought because there was no outdoor seating. The only building we could see was a rundown mechanic's garage complete with a rusted down truck and rusty old tools spilling around. The vibe was already low due to this but we walked around this building to try to find the tasting room and only saw an area surrounded by an unsightly plastic tarp. This was the only sitting area in the whole place and to get in you had to duck under a flap in the tarp. There was a garbage can right there so my face was face-down over the garbage can containing old pizza boxes while ducking under the flap. There was no breeze or feeling of being outdoors inside the seating area. The tasting room itself was hard to find and the door to it was shorter than a normal height door which was weird. The small room where you buy wine was okay enough but given that there was absolutely nowhere to sit that seemed remotely enjoyable, we turned and went home. We were very disappointed that we wasted our time driving out there when we could have spent our Sunday afternoon anywhere else if we had known ahead of time how unappealing this place was. read more

This is one of our favorite Maryland wineries. We always have a good time when we visit. Today the wine and cheese pairings were perfect. Next time, we will check out the brick oven pizza on movie night. You won't be disappointed with a trip out to Basignani. In vino es veritas! read more

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Everyone has a different palate. I can't say this is the greatest wine ever because that would simply be one man's opinion. I have been drinking wine from Basignani for years and I really enjoy it. The Marisa is a very good Red if you enjoy BOLD red wines. Now if you like very good blended wines try the Lorenzino Reserve that is IF they have any. It usually sells out pretty quickly and is in high demand. It's a beautiful menagerie of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot. The other great part of the winery is the atmosphere, if you enjoy a friendly tasting room and some good grub when they have events come here and enjoy, I know I do!!! read more

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2.5 stars I really wanted to give Basignani a higher rating; however, the lack in knowledge of both the winery and wine really impacted our experience. We pre-purchased a groupon ($15): tasting for 2, paired with cheese and 2 souvenir glasses. Although the groupon says reservations required, we called in advance and were told to just come in. Experience: Driving into the winery, I was greeted by a small dirt road which led up to a few small stone cottages and the vineyard. It was like I was transported to a little, quaint winery in France. The tasting experience was led by a young lady who was on the first day of the job. She was friendly and approachable but had minimal training and knowledge of the vineyard and wines. We were able to sample all 10 wines currently in production, and were even asked if we wanted to repeat tastes of any wine at the end. Awesome! Unfortunately, we were not told any information about the wines (beyond dry or sweet), the lady leading our tasting also wasn't familiar with the printed out sheet with descriptions of the wines. Basic questions like grape varietals, aging process, style of the winery, terroir, type of oak/barrels, harvest, etc... were met with blank stares. Although she asked more senior staff working in the tasting room, we couldn't get an answer and was even asked: "Why do you want to know?". A bit disappointing because when I travel to a winery to taste, I'm going for the experience to hear about the vineyard, wines, terroir, and story behind the winery. Otherwise, I can drink wine in the comfort of my home! Wines (as with any wine this can vary person to person): Basignani's style seems to be focused on creating approachable wines for easy drinking. Out of the 10 wines we tried, we had 3 dry whites, 2 dry reds, and 5 sweet wines. It seemed like Basignani's signature wines were their sweet wines. -3 Dry White Wines: Elena, Seyval, and Chardonnay. These were fruit forward in general and had lots of oak. -2 Dry Red Wines: 1) 2009 The Cabernet Sauvignon was reminiscent of Napa-style cabs; stone fruits and ash. 2) 2008 The Reserve Lorenzino was "Bordeaux-style" (less fruit forward) with a tart mid-palate; it felt a bit off balance if you ask me. -5 Sweet Wines: 1) Marisa Dolce was a semi-sweet red. Meh, I've had better. 2) Monkton Moon Delight was very sweet. Pale pink. Mouth full of ripe peach. Sweetness overwhelmed a lot of other characteristics 3) Vidal was off dry with nice minerality, well balanced. Pretty good. 4) 2013 Riesling had notes of honey. Not as crisp or light bodied as most rieslings. 5) 2010 Sinistra was a "Port" style wine. Lacked notes of raisin or dried fruits common to Port, but was very palatable. The tannic structure was prominent, but didn't clash with the sweetness which was impressive. My favorite sweet wine out of the 5 we tried. Overall: Basignani Winery had a great setting. We ended up purchasing a few bottles. I WISH they knew more about their wine, terroir, and vineyard. How they currently run their tasting experience, I wouldn't be back. Their wines were okay, but I got the impression that the sweetness of the wines and in-your-face oakiness of the dry whites were used to hide flaws. Certain wines definitely stood out above the rest. In the end, I might purchase a bottle of Basignani if I see it in the store at a good price, but I won't be back for their tasting experience. read more

Basignani Winery - Spring Wines 3/12/2016 - Wineries Near Me - Sparks Glencoe, Maryland

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