4/9/15 - Napa Valley - Castello di Amorosa.

Today we took a ride to Napa Valley.  It was a fantastic trip. We went to a winery entitled Castello di Amorosa which means "Castle of Love"!

We had a fantastic tour guide by the name if Kerry. She explained everything about the castle and took us on a tour & a wine tasting. 

Here is an explination about the winery. 

After decades of researching & studying medieval castles throughout Europe, Dario Sattui began his marathon building project in 1993. 

The 121,000 square foot Castello includes, 107 unique rooms, 8,000 tons of hand-squared stones, 8 levels (4 below ground), 900 feet of caves, a completely hand-painted Great Hall, a drawbridge, moat, dungeon and torture chamber, a consecrated chapel,one of the most impressive wine barrel rooms in the U.S constructed with ancient brick Roman cross-vaulted ceilings. 

Yes, 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. It is not sold in stores. 

 

Set high upon a hill in the mountains, is the Castle di Amorosa. 

Carp made it to the top ahead of me. 

After crossing the draw bridge I stopped at this wonderful 600 pound front door. 

This was the alter in the chapel. They no longer have Mass in this chapel. The state of CA wanted the owners to pay $ 10,000 a year to be allowed Masses in the castle's chapel. 

Chapel. 

Picture of the Great Hall. 

Hand painted walls in the Great Hall. 

Fireplace in the Great Hall. 

Carp & I in one of the wine cellars along with a picture of all the barrels of wine. 

Moat around the Castle. 

Grapevines along the driveway at the Castle. 

It was a very interesting & enjoyable tour of the Castle & wine tasting. 

Enjoy!