Northern Italian tradition
Winery
Our estate-grown wines and vineyard story are at the heart of Villa Antonio.
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Enjoy a Breath of Fresh Air at Villa Antonio Winery
Just 35 minutes from the St. Louis city limits, Villa Antonio brings together a Missouri winery, Sandy Valley craft beer, scratch-kitchen food and a countryside wedding venue in the rolling hills of Hillsboro.
Three experiences, one destination
Our Winery Offers Something for Everyone
Our winery, brewery, and kitchen source the highest quality ingredients and focus on small-batch craftsmanship to create a truly memorable experience when you visit us.
Northern Italian tradition
Winery
Our wines are crafted from grapes we grow in our own vineyards at our Hillsboro winery. We invest the time and care needed to produce exceptional wines and are consistently recognized by local and regional press. In 2026 we were a top 3 finalist in the St. Louis Magazine A-List for best winery as well as in the Leader’s Best of Jefferson County. We offer a wide range of varietals and blends crafted in the Northern Italian tradition, so there’s something for every palate.
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Sandy Valley Brewery
If you're more of a beer lover, you'll find yourself right at home at our small-batch craft brewery, Sandy Valley Brewing Co. We offer both traditional styles and fermented wild ales to cater to all types of beer connoisseurs.
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Our Kitchen
Enjoy a bite to eat with the Italian-inspired fare of Chef Fernanda Polesel prepared from scratch in our kitchen Thursday through Sunday. From classic Italian favorites like St. Louis toasted ravioli to lovely charcuterie, our food complements our wine perfectly.
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Discover the winery, Sandy Valley Brewing Co., our kitchen, live music, special events, weddings and private celebrations. When you are ready for hours, directions and practical visit details, use the full Plan Your Visit page.
Small-batch craft beer
Sandy Valley Brewing Co.
Discover Sandy Valley Brewing Co., our small-batch brewery creating traditional styles and experimental ales.
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Made from scratch
Food & Our Kitchen
Wood-fired pizza and Italian-inspired food make the kitchen an essential part of a day at the Villa.
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An ongoing Villa tradition
Live Music
Enjoy live performances throughout the year with wine, food and the vineyard as your backdrop.
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Unique experiences
Special Events
There's always something fun happening beyond the regular music calendar. Murder mystery dinners, mahjong lessons, yoga in the vineyard are just a few of our unique seasonal events.
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Celebrate beautifully
Weddings
From ceremonies to receptions, weddings are one of the most memorable ways to experience Villa Antonio.
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Gather your people
Private Parties & Events
Birthdays, showers, anniversaries, corporate gatherings and private celebrations all have a place here.
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1989
The family’s story begins
Italian roots in Missouri
Our History
Villa Antonio Winery began as the passion project of the Polesel family, who bought the land where the winery now sits in 1989. Antonio immigrated to St. Louis from Italy in 1951 and Fernanda in 1953. Bringing a love of Italian wines, Antonio Polesel began planting grapes, and in 2000, the winery opened to the public.
Fernanda "Nanda" Polesel poured her deep knowledge of Italian cooking into our kitchen, affectionately known as Nanda's Kitchen, where we continue to serve wood-fired pizzas and other from-scratch favorites with the freshest local ingredients. In 2019, Sandy Valley Brewery was launched.
The winery is still family-owned but continues to evolve as an innovative space for artisan craftsmanship, as well as a preferred wedding venue near St. Louis.
1989
Polesel family buys the land
2000
Winery opens to the public
2019
Sandy Valley Brewery launches
Today
Still proudly family-owned
Helpful information
FAQs
Everything you need to know before visiting Villa Antonio Winery.
Villa Antonio Winery is known for our handcrafted wines, small-batch beers, from-scratch Italian kitchen, and beautiful scenery at our Hillsboro, MO winery. We are also a renowned private event venue and outdoor wedding venue.
Yes! We love to host private events, and you can reserve our venue 7 days a week for any occasion from weddings to birthdays to corporate retreats.
Children are welcome with the exception of 21+ ticketed events. Kids must be supervised at all times.
There is live music at our winery every weekend year-round. During peak season, we host live music on Fridays and Saturday evenings as well. Performance times vary, so check our Live Music page for the latest updates.
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Have a question about visiting the winery, or planning something special? Start with a general inquiry, or choose Wedding Inquiry for the additional details our wedding team will need.
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