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Castello di Amorosa Winery

Description
You don't have to go all the way to Italy to see a Medieval Castle — there's one in Napa Valley!

Castello di Amorosa ("Castle of Love") is so aptly named. You can see the love and passion that vintner Daryl Sattui (photo right) put into building his dream medieval Tuscan Castle — brick by brick, stone by stone.

The architecture and attention to detail is truly magnificent — what better place to make and showcase beautiful, great wines.

Castello di Amorosa winery opened in April 2007, after more than a decade of construction. Perched on a sunny hillside in the heart of wine country, the winery offers breathtaking views of Napa Valley — on a clear day you can see for miles.

Featuring all of the elements of a European Castle — Castello di Amorosa has a Drawbridge, Dry Moat, Great Hall, Courtyard, Church, Tuscan Farmhouse, Lake, Stables, Iron-Gated Entrance, Towers, Underground Barrel Cellars, Hillside Caves, plus Four Private Tasting Rooms, one main Tasting Room and more — 107 rooms to be exact!

There's even an underground Torture Chamber housing three Prison Cells, a Rack, a Spiked Inquisitor's Chair, a Hangman's Noose, an antique Iron Maiden (photo above)...and more!
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Torture Chamber Photos

Fun Place to Host VIP Events
Castello di Amorosa is a fun venue for hosting indoor and outdoor special events — plus Castle Terrace and Private Tasting Rooms are available for Members Only.
Note: No wedding allowed onsite.

The Great Hall of the Knights
Huge frescoes depicting 12th and 13th century Knights in Battle (painted by an Italian artist) adorn the walls of the Great Hall at Castello di Amorosa (photo above). The stunning room also features a massive 500-year-old fireplace.

Local celebrities hosting events here have included the San Francisco 49ers, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Joe Montana...to name a few.

The spacious medieval Courtyard (photo above) can accommodate up to 400 guests for a sit-down meal and 500-600 for a buffet.

Group Reservations
707-286-7273
Corporate Groups of 50 of more for daytime and evening events.

Castello di Amorosa Tour Tips
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes — you'll get plenty of exercise on the tour that takes you through maze-like arched passageways, private rooms and underground caves — what an adventure!

There are many steps on this tour, so be prepared for climbing. The wine cellar can be chilly, even on hot Napa days, so you may want to wear layers.

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