Gabriele Rausse Winery: A Hidden Gem in Virginia's Wine Country

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From downtown Charlottesville, head to the nearest bus stop for the JAUNT bus service. You can catch the JAUNT Route 24, which services the area towards Carters Mountain. Make sure to check the bus schedule as the frequency may vary throughout the day. Ride the bus until you reach the stop closest to Gabriele Rausse Winery. The winery is located at 3247 Carters Mountain Rd. Once you get off the bus, it’s approximately a half-mile walk. Head up Carters Mountain Rd, following the signs to the winery.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the local bike shops in downtown Charlottesville. From the downtown area, head south on 5th St SE, then take a left onto E Main St. Follow E Main St as it turns into JPA (John Paul Jones Arena) and continue until you reach the intersection with Route 20. Turn right onto Route 20 and head south for approximately 3 miles. Turn left onto Carters Mountain Rd and follow it for another mile until you reach Gabriele Rausse Winery at 3247 Carters Mountain Rd.

• Walking

  For those who enjoy walking, start from the downtown area and head south on 5th St SE. Continue straight until you reach E Main St, then turn left. Follow E Main St until you reach the intersection with Route 20. Cross the road and continue down Route 20 for about 3 miles. Once you reach Carters Mountain Rd, turn left and walk for about a mile. Gabriele Rausse Winery will be on your right at 3247 Carters Mountain Rd.

• Rideshare

  If you prefer a direct route, consider using a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft. Open the app, enter 'Gabriele Rausse Winery, 3247 Carters Mountain Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902' as your destination. The driver will pick you up from your location in Charlottesville and take you straight to the winery. This is the most convenient option, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.