Leonetti Cellar

Gary and Nancy Figgins founded Leonetti Cellar in 1977, creating the first bonded winery in Washington’s Walla Walla Valley. The family’s farming roots in the area predate the winery, while later generations expanded estate vineyards and assumed operational roles. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties form the core of the cellar, with Sangiovese maintained as a separate estate wine.

Current wines draw from family-controlled vineyards across Walla Walla rather than a single historical parcel. The official timeline distinguishes the 1977 winery founding, earlier family settlement and subsequent vineyard acquisitions. Leonetti Cellar remains rooted in Walla Walla Valley, where the Figgins family established the winery in 1977.