The Castello di Amorosa is a luxury winery and castle located in Calistoga, California. It is the work of owner Dick Peterson, an avid collector of medieval weapons, armor, furniture and other artifacts. The castle was built by Peterson over a period of 15 years using stone from various locations around Europe.
The Castello di Amorosa was designed by architect Joseph Esherick and is modeled after European castles from the 13th century. It has been called one of the “most unusual” wineries in Napa Valley by Wine Spectator magazine.
As of 2018, admission to the Castello di Amorosa costs $35 per person for non-winery guests; $25 for groups of 10 or more people; and $25 for wine club members with reservations. A standard tasting at the castle costs $18 per person; premium tastings are priced at $25 per person. A tasting plus tour costs $30 per person with reservations; $35 without reservations.
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Castello di Amorosa is a California State Historical Landmark, a member of the Historic Hotels of America and was named by Forbes Travel Guide as one of the finest hotels in the country. The castle was built on the ruins of a 19th Century stone winery and has been restored to its original grandeur.
The castle was designed by James DuBois, an award winning architect who also designed Calaveras County’s historic courthouse and several other buildings in this area. Castello di Amorosa contains rare artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome including marble statues, stained glass windows and frescoes that were salvaged from old European cathedrals during the 19th century.
The estate also boasts a 2- acre vineyard (the largest in California), which produces award-winning cabernet sauvignon and merlot wines. You can purchase these wines at the castle or pick them up at local stores like Whole Foods Market or Safeway.