Our Story

Who We Are

V. Sattui is the story of a true American Dream. Vittorio Sattui immigrated to the United States from Genoa, Italy in 1882 and opened his San Francisco winery three years later. The Sattuis ran a thriving business for 35 years, before Prohibition forced them to shut their doors.

In 1975, Vittorio’s great-grandson Dario Sattui re-established the family business in the Napa Valley, with the dream of creating a “Napa D’Italia,” a place to experience a taste of the good life. It was the 46th winery to open in the Napa Valley since Prohibition, and today it boasts impressive rustic Italianate architecture, lush hidden gardens, expansive picnicking grounds, beautiful vineyards, a stone winery and tower, barrel room, museum, artisan deli & marketplace, salumeria, gelateria, and multiple event spaces.

V. Sattui was one of the first wineries in Napa Valley to offer wine experiences — by simply putting out a couple of picnic tables where guests could enjoy themselves. That early show of hospitality sparked a movement, and it’s a reflection of our true nature and belief that wine is best when shared with friends and family.

We’re unique in that almost every part of our business is accomplished onsite, from grape growing, to crushing, winemaking, bottling, cellaring, fulfilling orders, preparing and cooking a variety of house made delicacies in our extensive kitchens, and sharing the bounty with our community of guests and club members. Our wines are only sold directly to our customers, via our website and the winery.

140 years after V. Sattui first arrived in America, we’re an important part of the Napa Valley community, a place where generations of families return time and time again and lifelong friendships are made. We’re stewards of the environment and do our best to lead the next generation, because we’re true believers that the best is yet to come.

Timeline

2025

2025

V. Sattui Celebrates 50 YEARS of Winemaking Excellence in Napa Valley and reopens it's renovated Mercato del Gusto (main Tasting Room, Deli, and Marketplace).

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2024

Hand-crafted. Small Lot. Sustainable.

At V. Sattui, our relentless curiosity drives us to constantly reimagine the varietals we cultivate, resulting in an ever-evolving portfolio of diverse, small-batch, hand-crafted wines. Rooted in sustainable and organic vineyard practices, we honor tradition while embracing innovation to craft wines of extraordinary depth, complexity, and a sense of place. As one of the few Napa Valley wineries selling exclusively through our own doors, you’ll find our highly acclaimed wines only here—each bottle made with passion to inspire every palate.

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