Nello Olivo was born in
Santa Clara County,
California to a family of 16 children. His grandfather Enrico was born in
Todi,
Umbria, Italy in 1879, with all his other grandparents being from
Spain Olivo has brought unique Italian grape varieties to the California wine region and has worked with the
University of California, Davis on bringing the rare
Sagrantino to the United States. His
Sangiovese was the winner of the 2010
California State Fair and his
Petite Sirah was award the prestigious Best In Class at the 2011
California State Fair. ==Family History==