V. Sattui Winery is a winery and retail store located in St. Helena, in the Napa Valley region of California. The winery was originally established in San Francisco in 1885 by Vittorio Sattui who had emigrated from Genoa, Italy."S.F. Declares V. Sattui Day: Mayor recognizes winemaking business, started 125 years ago in San Francisco", Kate Lavin, Wines & Vines, 03.26.2010 The winery was shut down in 1920 during Prohibition and remained shuttered until 1976 when they opened their Napa Valley store in St. Helena.A Moveable Thirst: Tales and Tastes from a Season in Napa Wine Country, Rick Kushman and Hank Beal. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2007 (p. 127-128) The winery was reopened by Dario Sattui, great grandson of Vittorio Sattui. The winery president is Tom Davies."Try the Red: Napa Learns to Sell", Katrina Heron, New York Times, February 16, 2010
The winery is known for their large retail store and picnic area, which has events such as an annual Harvest Ball.Take the whine out of wine country", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 30, 2012"Best Spots For A Picnic In North Bay", CBS News San Francisco, June 9, 2012"Palate therapy", George Starke, Napa Valley Register, September 20, 2012 Their wines have received numerous awards and reviews, and are sold exclusively at the winery or online."Critics Challenge International Wine Competition, 2012 Results", Critics Challenge website"V. Sattui Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008", review by Randy Fuller, Now and Zin, November 20, 2012 As of 2013, the winery sold more than 60,000 cases of wine each year.
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V. Sattui Winery website