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Italian Swiss Colony

10 mi S on Asti Post Office Rd from Asti Rs- thru Winery Gates- plaque at office door, Asti, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 38° 45' 43.974", -122° 58' 31.206"
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Here in 1881 Italian immigrants established an agricultural colony. Choice wines produced from grape plantings from the Old World soon brought wide acclaim. By 1905, 10 gold medals had been awarded these wines at international competition.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
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