Recipe Date: April 6th, 2024 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) Gewurz Mock Coloda For each Mocktail 4 oz of Gewurztraminer Grape Juice 2 oz coconut water 4 or 5 chunks of fresh pineapple half of a lime squeezed and one slice for garnish ice to fill glass Related Products – Gewürztraminer Grape Juice The post Gewurz Mock Coloda appeared first on Castello di Amorosa ..read more

Recipe Date: April 6th, 2024 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) VGM (Virgin Gewürztraminer Mojito) For each Mocktail: Crafted with care, this mocktail layers crushed mint leaves and fresh lime with the vibrant notes of Gewurztraminer Grape Juice, crowned with a lime quarter for a zesty finish.” Fill a tall glass with crushed ice Add three crushed mint leaves Add two squeezed lime quarters Add 6 oz Gewurztraminer Grape Juice Finish with a lime quarter on the lip of the glass Related Products – Gewürztraminer Grape Juice The post Virgin Gewurztraminer Mojito appeared ..read more

Recipe Date: April 6th, 2024 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) Sparkling Sangria An effervescent blend of Castello Sparkling Red Grape Juice, kombucha, and citrus juices. For Each Mocktail: 3 OZ Castello Sparkling Red Grape Juice 2 OZ Kombucha 2 OZ Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1 OZ Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice Simple Syrup or Honey (To Taste) Ice Cubes Garnish with Fruit Soaked in Kombucha for 24 hrs Related Products – Sparkling Grape Juice The post Sparkling Sangria appeared first on Castello di Amorosa ..read more

Recipe Date: April 6th, 2024 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) The Sparkler This mocktail offers a refreshing blend of tartness from the lemon juice, sweetness from the grape juices, and herbal notes from the thyme, which complements the flavors of grape juice beautifully. For each Mocktail Ingredients: 4 OZ sparkling grape juice 1 OZ freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 OZ simple syrup Ice cubes Lemon slices or twists for garnish Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish Instructions: Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add the sparkling grape juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple s ..read more

Recipe Date: April 5th, 2024 Difficulty: Easy Measurements: Imperial (US) Muscat Mingle This honey-laced, light-and lemony Muscat mocktail is the perfect refreshing summer sipper. Ingredients For each Mocktail  1 Tsp. honey 1/2 Tsp hot water 2 tsp.  lemon juice, 2 OZ Muscat juice 3 OZ of sparkling Ice to fill glass 1 Lemon slice 1 Mint sprig   Directions: Place 1 Tsp. honey and 1/2 Tsp hot water into a glass: stir until blended and dissolved. Add 2 tsp.  lemon juice, 2 OZ Muscat juice and 3 OZ of sparkling water stir. Fill glass with ice. Stir again. Garnish with ..read more

Audrie Walsh, Assistant Winemaker Meet Audrie Walsh, Castello di Amorosa’s Assistant Winemaker. Born and raised in California’s Mojave Desert. At a young age, she developed an innate fascination with the natural world. It was not uncommon for her to scour the countryside looking for and photographing interesting flora and fauna to study. This sense of adventure and creative mindset laid the groundwork for her role as Assistant Winemaker. Ms. Walsh earned a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and started working in the lab and cellar at Estancia Estates, where her intere ..read more

Jim Sullivan January 25th, 2024 Fall in the Vineyard Fall is here. It’s an especially significant time in the wine world—the time of grapes reaching maturity and being harvested and starting their cycle of becoming wine. Leaves are changing color, there’s a coolness in the air, we start to crave heartier foods. It’s also the time when our wine palate evolves into seeking out the best fall wines. Overlooking the Castello’s Cabernet Vineyard and the Napa Valley beyond. What’s a fall wine? It’s probably red: one great example is our Il Barone. This reserve wine is typically a blend of ..read more

Jim Sullivan September 5th, 2023 Italians Come To Castle To Install Doors And Windows It has been a whirlwind couple of years since Dario Sattui started the process of sourcing the materials to rebuild the Castello di Amorosa Farmhouse. Situated on the crush pad and overlooking Castello’s Diamond Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, the Farmhouse needed lots of love. And who better to bring the love than designer and builder himself, Dario Sattui. “The September 2020 fire destroyed our 9,000 square foot farmhouse which we are rebuilding,” said Dario Sattui, Creator of Castell ..read more

Bradley Aden August 11th, 2023 Explore Morisoli-Borges Vineyard Nestled at the heart of Napa Valley’s renowned “Rutherford Bench,” the Morisoli Family vineyard stands as a living testament to four generations of unwavering dedication to crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon. Originating in the early 1900s, the Morisoli legacy took root in the western expanse of Rutherford, where their grape cultivation journey began. Today, under the sustainable stewardship of the fourth generation, this vineyard seamlessly blends “old” and “young” Cabernet Sauvignon blocks, each nurtured with met ..read more

Bradley Aden July 26th, 2023 Fortune & Fate Quattro represents the harmonious result of a winemaker’s instinct, quick thinking, and a touch of serendipity. It all began on October 15, 2012, during the harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon from four of Castello’s finest vineyards. As fate would have it, there remained a small quantity of grapes from each vineyard since the intended fermentation vessels were already full. Enter the mastermind behind this creation, Winemaker Peter Velleno, who found himself in the midst of the bustling harvest season, with limited tank space. Recognizin ..read more