On my most recent trip to California the Castello Di Amorosa castle winery was a part of my travel itinerary.
I went on their Diamond Estate Tour & Wine Tasting.
Described as “The gem of their guided tours” This intimate tour is for adults-only.”
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes in length.
Price: $75
“Castello di Amorosa is the realization of an all-consuming passion. Fourth generation winemaker Dario Sattui built an authentically styled 14th century Tuscan castle winery to honor his Italian heritage and deep love for medieval architecture”.
Napa Valley has over 400 wineries and 90 urban tasting rooms.
And I am sure they are all special in there own way.
But here are four reasons why Castello Di Amorosa Wine Castle is the best.
1) The Views Are Absolutely Breathtaking
“In 1993, he finally found the ideal parcel — 171 acres near Calistoga where Colonel William Nash had planted one of California’s first vineyards in 1846.“-Dario Sattui
2)You Are In A Real Life Castle
“Dario began construction of Castello di Amorosa winery in 1994.”
“He first intended to build an 8,500 square foot building without cellars. But gradually the project morphed into a 14th century Tuscan castle“
3) The Armory and Torture Chamber.
” 14th century Tuscan castle spanning 121,000 square feet (three acres)”
“with 107 rooms, four underground levels, and four above-ground levels.”
“Dario is the great grandson of pioneering vintner Vittorio Sattui, an Italian immigrant who founded St. Helena Wine Cellars in 1885.“
“He didn’t know it then, but the hours he spent sketching medieval castles, monasteries, palaces, farmhouses, and wineries would one day inspire the blueprints for a visionary undertaking.”
4)The Wine Tasting and Sampling.
Our host lead us through a sampling of five of their current wines.
Our first wine tasting took place in their extraordinary wine cellar/torture chamber.
Followed by a tasting of their small production wines which took place in the Great Hall.
My host was amazing, extremally knowledgeable and super friendly!
In conclusion this is a must do experience whenever you are in Napa.
Whether you go with the girls, bae or on a solo trip its in my opinion that you will have a great time at Castello Di Amorosa.
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SUPERB!