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Castello di Amorosa is an authentically styled 13th century Tuscan castle and winery in Napa Valley that produces a limited number of world-class wines all available exclusively at the winery. Surrounded by 31 acres in the foothills of the Diamond Mountain District just south of the town of Calistoga, Castello di Amorosa is the dream of fourth generation Italian American and pioneering Napa Valley vintner Dario Sattui. An architectural masterpiece featuring 107 rooms, 8,000 tons of hand-squared stones, 8 levels (four below ground), extensive caves, cellars, courtyards, a meticulously hand-painted Great Hall, drawbridge, moat, dungeon and torture chamber, and one of the most impressive wine barrel rooms in the United States constructed using ancient Roman cross-vaulting techniques. Yet the 136,000 square foot castle is mearly a backdrop to showcase some of Napa Valley's best wines. Castello di Amorosa produces only 35,000 cases each year, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and more. The Castello is open daily for tours and tastings, and its wines are sold exclusively direct to consumer.

The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.

Vignamaggio is a historic working farm in the heart of Tuscany, committed to the art of winemaking since 1404, and to high-end hospitality since 2014. We offer stylish rooms, self-catering villas & a fairy-tale event venue. The estate, which began conversion to full organic status in 2014, has embarked on an ambitious restoration project covering the territory of the upper Val di Greve. This has involved renovating ancient buildings and putting uncultivated land back into production using artisanal craft and organic expertise. At the core of the estate’s business lie its vineyards; 62 hectares of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano vines, which produce a distinguished Chianti Classico, excellent single varietal wines and exciting new blends that give full expression to our terroir. In addition to the vineyards and 30 hectares of olive groves, we have established a free-range herd of Cinta Senese pigs to roam in our woodlands, and have planted orchards and fields of soft fruit. The introduction of new crops, orchards and organic agriculture are an integral part of the Vignamaggio project. Our aim is to go beyond the conventional olive grove/vineyard combination to embrace a wider concept of Tuscan farming; open to the best of the new while respecting the values of the old and working in harmony with nature. Vignamaggio has many exciting employment opportunities: if you are passionate about your career and enthusiastic about the possibility of working for us, please reach.