Owners Frank and Christine met in Southern California and enjoyed living near family and friends while raising their two daughters. Frank’s 32-year career with Major League Baseball often included trips across the United States and around the world. A vacation to beautiful Idaho to visit dear friends put them on their path to living in the Treasure Valley. Recently, Christine had an opportunity to join Frank in Italy where he was working with an Olympic Baseball Qualifier. Having the opportunity to experience the Italian culture, including food and wine tours, and the beautiful landscape, is something they will forever treasure, as it put them on their path to Ciao Bella Idaho Wine Tours, LLC.

While in Italy, “Ciao” or “Ciao Bella,” was often heard. It means “Hello” or “Hello Beautiful.” There are many similarities between the Italian landscape and the Idaho Sunnyslope Wine Region. This area of Idaho is so incredibly beautiful; they recently purchased acreage and built their forever home in the heart of the Sunnyslope Wine Region.