100% Pinot Noir

Food pairings: pan seared duck with cherry reduction, pork sugo over ricotta dumplings (pictured above) or radiatore, wild mushroom and truffle risotto, roasted beet and goat cheese tart, smoked meats and charcuterie

Founded by Dave Del Dotto in 1988, Del Dotto Vineyards is a family-owned estate that has earned a prominent place in Napa Valley's luxury wine scene. It is celebrated for its opulent architecture, including a cathedral-like, marble-lined Venetian estate in St. Helena and the Tuscan-inspired Piazza Del Dotto.

Beyond its striking visual design, the winery's historic significance lies in its pioneering approach to hospitality and winemaking. Del Dotto was an early champion of immersive cave barrel tastings, using the experience to educate consumers on how different types of global oak barrels fundamentally shape a wine's profile. By combining this intensive focus on barrel-aging with elite vineyard sites across Napa Valley and the Sonoma Coast, Del Dotto has cultivated a dedicated global following.