He believes the game is an important part of his Italian heritage. People would sit around drinking wine, telling stories and playing bocce. Bocce is a friendly game. It's easy to learn and doesn't take a lot of practice. It's very sociable.
People sit and stand around, talking, kibitzing, trying to throw people off their game.
And bocce doesn't take a lot of preparation or maintenance. It's not like a golf course or a tennis court. They just walk in and start playing. Picnicking is also encouraged, so visitors who take full advantage of the amenities can savor an Old World-style of relaxation that's being preserved in wine country. We do occasionally invite friends, members of the wine trade and restauranteurs for loosely organized tournaments.