Dario Sattui has created an authentically designed 14th century Tuscan castle in the heart of Napa Valley, where you feel like royalty as you tour, sit, and sip the Castello’s wine selection.

Dario’s great-grandfather, Vittorio Sattui, founded the original V. Sattui Winery in San Francisco in 1885 (which later closed due to Prohibition). To honor his family, Dario built V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena during the 1970s, but this was only the beginning of Dario’s dream and commitment to recognize his family and heritage.

Spending years travelling to Italy, taking notes, making sketches, taking photographs, and talking to historical and architectural experts, Dario envisioned building an authentic Tuscan castle, which was to be an homage to his Italian heritage. But more than that, it was to be a place for wine lovers to come and experience the greatness of award-winning Italian-style wines, (only available through the Castello), while being surrounded by a recreated history. As you approach and enter the Castello, your breath will be taken away, mesmerized by the grand detail and the enormity of this fifteen-year building project. Medieval watch towers, ramparts, a moat, drawbridge, battlements and so much more, that it takes many trips to absorb it all. As mesmerizing as the castle is, with antique bricks imported from Europe, and expert fabrication where necessary, completed by skilled craftsmen in period reconstruction, you will be gratified by their wines and gracious hospitality.

The Wine Tasting Experience

Tasting the wines of the Castello is a notable experience. The wines are hand crafted by Brooks Painter, Director of Winemaking, Peter Velleno, Winemaker, and their team. The result is a selection of elegant Italian-style wines that can only be enjoyed at Castello di Amorosa. These wines consistently receive the highest ratings and accolades from the likes of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, SF International Wine Competition, James Suckling and other well regarded wine reviewers, being awarded scores reaching into the high 90s, plus multiple double gold medals at the SF International Wine Competition.

During your tasting you will be able to choose six wines from the current tasting menu (so if you are a couple, feel free to each choose different wines to share). As varied as the large selection of wines is to choose from, there is also a variety of tasting options, from seated to standing, outside on the large courtyard in addition to different areas of the castle where you may enjoy a tasting. Some tasting options include tours of the castle (including the prison and torture chamber). You may also explore on your own with a self-guided map.
During your tasting, you will find out that not only is Dario committed to constructing a castle true to historical standards, while producing world-class wines, but that the wines produced would be done in such a way as to also protect and honor the land. The grape growing standard is to use sustainable farming practices, reducing the carbon footprint, protecting the land while encouraging the balance of nature and the earth in all ways possible.

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The Quest, just released on Disney+, was filmed at Castello di Amorosa!
Grab your popcorn & Spumante and watch as eight teenagers embark to a world of fantasy.

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Come for a Visit - Then Come Again

The first time you visit the Castello di Amorosa you will say wow! And then, you will be planning your return. There is so much to drink in, so much beauty, history, and of course the wines, that you will need to come again (and again) to continue your adventure.
This destination wine adventure in Napa Valley is truly one of a kind. Enjoy the romance of a unique, realistic 14th Century Italian Castle, while savoring highly rated wines that are only available at the Castello.

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Website: castellodiamorosa.com