Wine

Item Description

Winning bidder will enjoy a fabulous tour of Castello di Amorosa and premium wine tasting for four!

Tours And Premium Wine Tasting

Enjoy a guided tour of the Castello offering guests the opportunity to explore the extensive grounds of the 121,000 square foot structure, ranging from sweeping vineyard vistas from atop the truncated tower, to a look into the roughly 900 feet of caves that wind underneath the adjacent hillsides, and even a peek inside the torture chamber. The tour concludes in a private tasting room, where guests can sample from a wide array of award-winning wines offered at the Castello, all crafted in the Italian style and available only at the winery. Tours are approximately 1 ¾ hours in length. The walking portion of your tour is approximately 60 minutes followed by a 45 minute private tasting.

Please call our Castaldo ahead of time for availability and reservations at 707-967-6272.

The Winery

After decades of researching and studying medieval castles throughout Italy and Europe, Dario Sattui began his marathon building project in 1993, spanning 15 years.

The Castello includes 121,000 square feet, 107 rooms (no two alike), 8,000 tonnes of hand-squared stones, 8 levels (4 below ground), 900 feet of caves, a completely frescoed great hall with a 500 year old fireplace, a drawbridge, a dungeon and torture chamber, stables, a medieval church, a lake, and the single most impressive wine barrel room in the U.S., constructed with ancient brick Roman cross-vaulted ceilings.

Yet, the Castle is merely a backdrop to showcase some of Napa Valley's best wines. The castle produces a tiny 15,000 cases which are sold only at the winery, directly to the consumer.

The Vineyards and Wines

Castello di Amorosa has 30 acres of vineyards surrounding its ominous walls, gates, and guard towers, planted with Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, which produce low yields and intensely favored wines. The Castle produces hand-crafted Italian style wines including Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, and Super Tuscan Blends, and are made to pair beautifully with food. The wines have received international acclaim.

*Due to the length and educational nature of our tours, children under 5 are not allowed on guided tours. Children and Young Adults ages 5 to 20 may participate in a guided tour only when accompanied by an adult over the age of 21. Reservations are highly suggested, only one family group with minors per tour.

www.castellodiamorosa.com

Item Special Note

Pick up/shipping information: At auction close, certificate will be available for pick up in Sebastopol, CA on the designated pick up days or can be mailed at the winning bidder’s expense.  Certificate will be mailed with insurance via USPS first class mail. Winning bidder is responsible for all fees and billed at standard industry rates.

For planning, note that the pick-up days are Friday, March 25, 2016 between 2 & 5pm and Saturday, March 26, 2016 between 9 & midday in Sebastopol, California. All information and details about pick up times and location will be given in the auction closing email.

SunRidge School is not responsible for items lost or damaged during shipping and/or mailing.

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