WINE COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEKAndretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry – Visit Tuscany in Napa ValleyThe finest things in life are often hidden away, and that’s the casewith the award-winning Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry. Nestled alongside a quietcountry lane in the heart of the legendary Napa Valley, Andretti<strong>Wine</strong>ry exudes Old World charm as it whisks wine lovers back in timeto a slower pace of life. Modeled after a rambling Italian village, thewinery conjures up the boyhood home of its namesake, MarioAndretti, the finest race car driver of all time. Complete with a stonetiledpiazza and charming fountain, towering cypress trees andtwining grapevines, Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry exudes a warm sense ofwelcome. Once inside, visitors can enjoy gracious Italian hospitality asthey taste a wide array of wines and browse among memorabilia fromMario Andretti’s legendary racing career.Founded in 1996 by Mario Andretti and his longtime friend, JoeAntonini, former Chairman, President and CEO of Kmart Corporation,Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry is dedicated to celebrating the Italian lifestyle,complete with the finest wines produced anywhere in the world.Blessed with premium grapes grown in the most acclaimed valley inCalifornia, Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry produces an array of wines that – likeMario Andretti himself – are second to none.Surrounding Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry, in the esteemed Oak Knoll region ofthe Napa Valley, is a 42-acre estate vineyard, planted with Chardonnay,Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. The Oak Knoll location isa blessing, since the climate is cooler than the upper reaches of theNapa Valley, yet warmer than the Carneros region to the south,making it especially conducive to growing diverse varietals such asChardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. <strong>This</strong> unique climate, combinedwith quick-draining soils, yields small but intensely flavored grapes,just the sort of fruit that yields the very best wines.The singular goal at Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry is to create wines that are bothfruit-forward and food-friendly; wines that can be thoroughly enjoyedwith a meal today or tucked away in the cellar for additionalcomplexity. Well-known for its widely distributed Selection Series ofAndretti <strong>Wine</strong>s, the winery also offers a nice amount of awardwinningpremium wines that are only available at the winery orthrough its website. These exclusive wines include the MontonaReserve Series and the Napa Series.Named for Mario Andretti’s childhood home of Montona, Italy(renamed Motovun, Croatia, after World War II), the ultra-premiumMontona wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown grapes andother stellar Napa Valley fruit. <strong>This</strong> acclaimed series includes an EstateChardonnay, Estate Merlot, Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignonand Zinfandel Port. Due to limited availability and very high demand,these esteemed Montona wines are available only to Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>rywine club members and winery visitors.The Napa Valley Series is crafted primarily from prized Napa Valleyfruit. It includes a premium array of popular, food-friendly varietalssuch as Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, PinotNoir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Like the MontonaSeries, these premium wines are available only at the winery orthrough its website, www.andrettiwinery.com.Though it feels far removed from the busy traffic of Highway 29,Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry is conveniently located midway between Yountvilleand downtown Napa, just west of the Silverado Trail, at 4162 BigRanch Road. Visitors are welcome daily (except major holidays) from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests are offered tasting of five wines for $15 perperson, and they now offer public tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for only$20 per person. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to makeadvance reservations.Guests can choose from an array of wine tasting experiencesdesigned to suit a wide range of interests. From a simple but satisfyingsampling of five Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry wines in the cozy tasting room to acustom experience that includes wine and food pairing, wineblending or a tour of the winery and vineyard, visits can be tailored toeach guest’s schedule and desires. Visitors who join the Andretti<strong>Wine</strong>ry wine club are invited to numerous celebrations at the winery,including release parties and private dinners. Regardless of the event,gatherings at Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry are always filled with fun and friendship,fine wine and wonderful food, in an incomparable Napa Valleysetting.If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a Napa Valley estate or an Italianvilla surrounded by acres of vineyards, you’ll be delighted to knowthat Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry is available for private events – from corporatedinners and meetings to personal functions such as birthday partiesand family reunions. You and your guests are welcome to enjoy thestunning villa complete with a warm fireplace and display kitchen aswell as the lovely piazza and lawn area complete with expansive viewsof our estate vineyards.To schedule a visit to Andretti <strong>Wine</strong>ry, please visit the website atwww.andrettiwinery.com or call 1-888-460-8463.24 www.<strong>Wine</strong><strong>Country</strong><strong>This</strong><strong>Week</strong>.com
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