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Piazza Del Dotto Winery & Caves is a family-owned and operated winery located in Napa Valley, California. The winery was founded in 1996 by Adam and Andrea Piazza, who were inspired by their Italian heritage and the traditional winemaking practices of Tuscany.

The Piazza Del Dotto winery is known for its use of traditional wine-making techniques, including the use of small oak barrels and extended aging in oak and bottle. The winery specializes in producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc wines.

Piazza Del Dotto sources grapes from various vineyards throughout Napa Valley, including the Mount Veeder and Stags Leap Districts. The winery also has its own estate vineyards, including the Piazza Del Dotto Vineyard in the Stags Leap District and the Casa Piazza Vineyard in the Mount Veeder District. These estate vineyards are known for their rocky, volcanic soil, which imparts unique characteristics to the grapes grown there.

In addition to its wine production, Piazza Del Dotto is also known for its underground wine caves, which were carved into the volcanic rock beneath the winery. These caves are used for aging and storing the winery’s wines, as well as for hosting private tastings and events. The caves provide a consistent and controlled environment for the aging of the wines, with a constant temperature of around 58 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level of around 85%.

Piazza Del Dotto is committed to sustainability and uses organic and biodynamic farming practices in its vineyards. The winery also has a solar panel system that generates a significant portion of its electricity needs.

Overall, Piazza Del Dotto is a highly respected winery in the Napa Valley region, known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, sustainability, and the production of high-quality, distinctive wines. The winery’s underground caves and stunning estate vineyards make it a popular destination for wine tastings and events in Napa Valley.

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  • Michelle M
    Michelle M
    4 months ago

    Hands down one of the best winery experiences I have had in Napa. From the cave tour to the food and wine pairing, everything was amazing. The most beautiful place too! The garden was gorgeous.

  • Danielle V
    Danielle V
    3 weeks ago

    Of all the wineries we have experienced in Napa over the last 3 visits here, this is now our absolute favorite. I can’t say enough about our host Vincenzo. He was fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed all the wines he spoiled us with and the accompanied tasty tater tots and tomatoes. We left with a few bottles and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to visit again! Next time we plan to do a cave tour, but the bar tasting was just as superb. DON’T SKIP!!

  • Emily Mazza
    Emily Mazza
    3 months ago

    My family and I did the cave wine tasting here and were blown away by the experience. The grounds were beautifully decorated. It felt like being transported to Italy. On top of that, the wine tour was one of the best I’ve experienced. Our guide, Daniel, was personable and enthusiastic. He gave a wonderful background on the history of the grounds, authenticity of the owners, and wine making process. The pizza at the end was chef’s kiss. 😘 The wine pours we received were healthy which should be the standard set for other wineries based on pricing in my opinion. The customer service and bang for your buck exceeded expectations (we had a disappointing tour at Far Niente aferwards). We are now wine members and highly recommend this as a top experience in Napa Valley!! 🍷 🍕

  • Philip Foster
    Philip Foster
    11 months ago

    This was the last winery we toured while in Napa and it did not disappoint! Upon entrance in their main building you’re greeted with friendly staff and served a glass of wine (which we ended up buying one of these bottles because it was so good) and were then paired up with two other couples (from NJ and IL) and our host, Simon. Simon made this tour exceptional! He was friendly, informative and most of all his personality is what made all 6 of wanting to spend the rest of the afternoon there chatting and having fun. The wines we tasted progressively got better and better. The caves were impressive and learning about the history was great. After the tour we sat down in their patio which was equally impressive with all the arches with vines growing throughout. It was absolutely beautiful! They served our group our pizza (which they asked what we would like before the tour) and some tater tots with dipping sauce. This food was icing on the cake after the wonderful tour with our outstanding host, Simon. Yep, we ended up having a few bottles shipped home as we loved this wine so much. Can’t wait for it to arrive. Highly recommend to tour this winery when in Napa!

  • Rose Hewitt
    Rose Hewitt
    8 months ago

    2 years later, ive returned with my husband for a birthday trip. I have to say it was a totally different experience. Although the wine was still amazing, the tour was so rushed and unrelaxing. We felt that the whole time we were on fast forward. I had to dump most of my wines or slam them back as if i was in a college frat party, so I did not miss out on the next barrel tasting. For the cost of the tour, you should at least be able to sip, savor and enjoy. Definitely not the experience I had the first time and Definitely Would choose another winery on our next return for a little more enhanced experience. Previously visited Vegne vineyard and they were personable, informative and non rushed. We ended up wine club members. Choose your experiences wisely, they determine if you will return.we visited 7 wineries during this trip, we became members at 4 of these, ordered from another, and we're currently members at the 6th one. Guess which winery we did not join? I've learned that it really matters who conducts your tour, and boy did we luck out with ROSANNE! She was an amazing host who shared her love of the piazzo, her knowledge and enthusiasm. This is the best wine I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. The wine tapped from the barrels in the caves are utterly amazing. Once done with the barrel tastings, we were lead out to a stunning garden patio, where we enjoyed delectable pizza, Tater tots, and more wine! We were able to walk the grounds and experience the stunning gardens and statues. So unforgettable, unbelievably beautiful! If you have the opportunity to go here, do not pass this up! I will most definitely be back.

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