Flint Hill Vineyards began growing grapes in the Mid 1990's with the efforts of brothers- in- law, Louis Bertino and John Molinarolo. Louis had a vineyard of Concord and Niagara at his home site some years earlier. After courses in the development of a vineyard, two acres of vines were planted from cuttings acquired from an established Southern Illinois vineyard. The varieties planted were Chambourcin and Vignoles, French hybrids proven to fare well in our climate and produce fruit that vinted into excellent wine. In the late 1990's another two acres of vines were planted adding the Seyval Blanc variety, a proven and hardy producer. The Seyvals occupy a hilltop site on Italy Hill Road within feet of the vineyard locations of the grandfathers of John and Louis, dating back to the early 1990's.

Preparing the soil for planting exposed and revealed a cache of Indian artifacts, hence the name "Flint Hill". Muddy is where you will find the retired "Smallest Post Office in the United States", a Russian Orthodox Church, and a one of a kind concrete tipple built in the 1920s for the coal mining interests. The Tipple has served as a subject for many artists and photographers, and attention is stirring from The National Park Service and other agencies for its unique design and history.

You are invited to enjoy the intimacy of our tasting room to sample and explore the world of wine. It is our goal to provide you with a selection of wines from which you will find pleasure and enjoyment. Southern Illinois has been proven as a region that grows and produces wine of exceptional quality, and we are proud to offer our contribution to that cause.