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Val Verde Winery, Del Rio
Spanish missionaries performed the first mass in Texas
at Del Rio's springs in 1635, christening the site San Felipe del Rio.
Later, settlers built a network of irrigation ditches to take advantage
of the abundant water supply. One of these early residents was Frank Qualia. The Del
Rio area reminded the Italian immigrant of his homeland, a land of vineyards
and fine wineries. To produce wine for his friends, Qualia started his
own winery,the first in Texas. It survived through Prohibition (producing
sacramental and "medicinal" wines), and today the Val Verde
Winery is operated by fifth generation vintner Frank Qualia. Stop by for
free samples of excellent Texas wines and a tour of the historic facility.
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