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Drawbridge

Explore the history of Castello di Amorosa and the surrounding land with owner Dario Sattui.

Breezeway

Learn more about the history of the project as well as materials used in the composition of The Castle.

South Tower

Elevated high above the daily grind of the Castle, is one of our most quaint and private locations. With picturesque 360° views of the Napa Valley and the Castle below, this platform at the highest point of the castle.

Truncated Tower

The truncated Towers and surrounding Diamond Mountain Vineyars are home to The Castello.

Great Hall

For that decadent multi-course meal or when the Knights come in for that rowdy Medieval banquet, the Baron of the Castle entertains in the Great Hall and now so can you. With its hand-painted Italian frescoes, and the 500 year-old Umbrian fireplace, the Great Hall is the Castello’s most prestigious and most sought after room.

Fermentation Room

Explore where the magic happens with Winemaker Peter Velleno. Learn the different techniques used to make Red, White & Rosé wine.

Courtyard

The 13th century Courtyard is located in the heart of the Castle and is surrounded by walls of hand-squared stone and ancient brick, Tuscan-style breezeways and loggias. Courtyards were the center life in any Medieval palace, so it remains for your event; central, picturesque stunning. Vibrant during the day but majestic and regal at night, a unique wine and food pairing – alfresco – awaits you.

Il Passito

The secluded and lavish Il Passito Room, perched high above the Courtyard, sets you apart from the Castle’s daily grind. It normally functions as our Wine Club Member’s room Friday through Sunday; however, it is available for private events during weekdays or evening hours. This room has the capacity to host private tastings for large groups as well as wine and food pairings.

AVA Room

Explore what makes Napa Valley grapes exceptional with winemaker Peter Velleno. Explore the 16 different AVA’s within Napa Valley. Our own Castello estate vineyard is located in the Diamond Mountain AVA.

Chapel

In the medieval ages, the Chapel was often one of the first structures built and was an essential part of any Castle. Although our permit does not allow us to hold weddings at the Castle, we do have a beautiful Chapel. The Chapel is often used as a gathering place for guests heading off to tour the Castle or as an inclement weather option. The 18th Century confessional was imported from Europe. Any reasonable Chapel should have their own Confessional.

Armory

In the Armory, you’ll find suits of armor and weapons dating back hundreds of years. You can’t miss the Pit of Despair, a dungeon cell with an opening at the top!

*Only seen through guided tours.*

Torture Chamber

The Torture Chamber represents Dario Sattui’s vision for Castello di Amorosa – every last detail must be authentic! Additionally, virtually all castles in Europe had prisons and torture chambers. Take the tour and you’ll see the an original Iron Maiden or The, “Virgin of Nuremberg”.

*Only seen through guided tours.*

Grand Barrel Room

At 12,000 square feet, the Grand Barrel Room is an architectural masterpiece with its 40 ribbed, Roman cross-vaults all constructed from ancient brick shipped from Europe. This room includes a 40 foot, hand crafted travertine tasting bar and is our largest room for entertaining – perfect for your large event!

*Only seen through guided tours.*

Knight’s Chamber

The room features a series of frescoes by Luca Ferrotti, the artist who painted the canvases in the Il Passito Room. The room was designed to be a whispering gallery. If you stand beside one of the columns, you can whisper something and a person on the other side of the forty-two-foot-wide room will be able to hear you perfectly. Whispering galleries were deliberately built into some castles so that conversations could be overheard from a distance.

Tasting Room

No tour is complete without a visit to Castello’s Main Tasting Room. Travel down the stairs from the Courtyard and you’ll be transported into another world. Roman cross-vaulted brick ceilings combined with Italian travertine tasting bars serve to enhance your wine tasting experience. Like the rest of the Castello it’s all hand-made including the world class wine surrounding you as you enjoy the tasting experience. Please check out the unique, one-of-a-kind gifts from Italy and the heart-healthy, antioxidant-loaded grapeseed oil.