Stoped in for the Cave tour (hosted by Oscar) and what a lovely experience it was. Grounds are beautiful, with lots of great picture opportunities in the parking lot, outside the caves, in the lobby, and in the garden that they invite you to walk through. Oscar was super knowledgeable and the car tour was really cool to see. Trying wine directly out of barrels, learning about the caves and barrels, all super cool. After the cave tour, we had the included pizza and tots on the covered patio area (it was rainy) with the heaters on. Really tasty snacks! Would have ordered more if we didn't have a full itinerary probably! Would definitely come back for their other experiences! read more

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Great first stop in Napa. We had been before for a wine and food pairing, but came in for the Cave Tour with the pizza and tots at the conclusion of the tour. Our tour guide, Oscar, was super knowledgable and gave us a lot of good information not only on the wine, but the differences between French and American Oak, as well as the toasting process, how it imparts flavors into the wine, and how to read the different stamps on the oak casks. It's a beautiful grounds and a great tour, and would highly recommend, specially since it comes with a snack at the end. We were able to do half and half pepperoni and mushroom pizza, and the tots were crispy, crunchy and hot. Easy check-in with a welcome drink and friendly service once seated. Even in the rain, the outdoor patio with warmers was beautiful and very comfortable. read more

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What an experience! We had the absolute best time at Del Dotto doing the Cave Tour + Barrel Tasting which was the best choice. At approximately $120, the price was worth the experience you get! You begin on a tour of the caves, while stopping at different barrels to taste the wine straight out of them. Myself, my husband and my friend are into wine, so we had many questions. Todd, our host, was an awesome guide to have on this journey. He was extremely knowledgeable about wine, the Del Dotto property/ vineyards and Napa in general. We really enjoyed getting to learn from him! After the barrel tastings, we walked back to the patio area and enjoyed some more tastings as we munched on one of the most delicious pizzas and tater tots. We were able to walk around the area and take pics, which came out extremely picturesque! In terms of wines, everything was amazing. But we did have favorites! A few of them are the 2024 Pinor Noir Cinghiale Vineyard Sonoma Coast, 2023 Napa Valley Cave Blend & 2023 Lot ST MGX Fouquet French Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. A beautiful property, phenomenal service and high quality wine (and food!). 100000/10 recommend! We will be back! Also, thank you, Todd, for a great tour of Del Dotto!! read more

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We had family visiting from the south of France and they asked for beautiful wineries. They loved their visit to Piazza Del Dotto as it was nothing short of spectacular--a truly beautiful visit in a stunning setting. We took some time to explore their lush gardens, picturesque vineyards, and immaculate grounds, which provided the perfect backdrop while sipping a glass of wine. This winery is the epitome of timeless elegance--Italy in the Napa Valley. The service was absolutely fabulous--warm, welcoming, and attentive. We're already planning our return for a full wine cave experience, ready to delve even deeper into their exceptional offerings. read more

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I think you probably need a very specific personality to enjoy this cave tour. The tour guide very direct, not really tolerable to anything that was not what he was speaking about and there was little room for it to be relaxing. The tour felt like it was go go go and the pours were really small compared to all the other places we had been that weekend. The positives, the tour ends with pizza and a glass of wine in their beautiful patio by the gardens. I think a tasting probably would have been more my style when visiting this location than the tour. P.S. There are no photos or videos allowed when touring which is fine but an FYI so you know before you go. read more

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Beautiful and breathtaking winery! They have a couple different tours you can inquire about. This particular winery is known for tasting the wines straight out the wine barrels. Inside where you taste the wine, the decor is something out of a movie! The wine we tasted was between 2021-2023. I must say Roxanne the tour guide, was very informative and knowledgeable about all the wines and their history. She even taught us how the wines get their different flavors from the barrels. I won't spoil that for you, that way you can come see and hear it for yourself. After the tour we ended it off with pizza , some treats and more wine! I give this place a 10/10 and I highly recommend it. read more

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Definitely up there on our favorite wineries list We paid $120 pp plus $50 tip for our guide 1.5 hrs with a tour around the property About 5/6 wine tastings straight from the barrel Amazing time, gorgeous ambiance Great wines, awesome tour guide Couldn't expect anything more! .... Oh then shows up the pizza!!! What a great surprise, had no idea after the tour they give out a glass of wine WITH FOOD to conclude the tour 10/10 will definitely be back!!! read more

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This is our spot ever since the first time we walked in. It's beautifully done... you feel like you have just stepped into Italy! The caves are great and so fun to explore... the wine tasting is by far the most generous amount of all wineries I have visited! If you ever become a VIP member, get ready to enjoy the most epic events that include tastings and the most delicious food. For example... THE BBQ event Raw and cooked oysters, lobster tails, colossal prawns, steak, scallops, ribs and so much more!!! I saved the best for last THE WINE it exclusive so can't buy at stores and hands down best wine!!!! They have a wine for everyone! It's a family owned winery and they sure make you feel like part of the family when you walk in!!! Del Dotto we love you guys!!! read more

The garden is so beautiful and flowers smell amazing. Staff are so welcoming. The homemade pizza was perfect. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon. We were running a bit behind because of traffic. We called and they were very accommodating to push our reservation back so we could enjoy the full tour. Once we arrived we were greeted in the front with a nice glass of rose and were able to walk the premises, which was beautiful. Our guide met us and told us we would be enjoying some barrel tastings in the cave. He was very knowledgeable about his wines and the property, as well as the sister properties. Once the tour concluded we sat outside and enjoyed a pizza and some tater tots with our wine. I bought a couple bottles to enjoy at home because they had some great reds. I would definitely come back, this place is great! read more

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We really enjoyed our first visit to del Dotto. The staff were all so friendly and welcoming. We loved chatting with everyone and talking about different wines and snacks to pair with them. The tots and bread sticks are a real nice touch to the tasting. Definitely helps you soak up the wine a bit before the next stop. Can't wait to try their other location! read more

Piazza Del Dotto - Wineries Near Me - Napa, California

Any place that balances generous tastings of wine with pizza is a win in my book. Upon entry, check in was simple - we were asked to select our pizza choice and then we were given a tasting of a wine to enjoy while we waited for our tour to start. During this time we were also allowed to walk the garden. Promptly at our appointment time, we were guided to the cave where we were able to sample at least 6 more wines. It was very interesting to taste them at different ages because even for a wine noob like myself, you could clearly taste the increasing complexity and distinctly note different characteristics. After the tour, we were returned to the garden area where we were served our pizzas of choice with some tator tots and a couple other pours of wine lol. They definitely take care of you here haha! The carbs were super clutch and I'll also give credit where credit is due, the pizza had a nice tender crust and the charred broccolini that we opted for made each bite nice and herbaceous too! Vincenzo was a great guide and overall we greatly enjoyed our experience! read more

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Our sixteenth (and second to last) winery stop of our Napa trip last year found us at Del Dotto winery. We came for our tour in the caves on a day where some of the grounds were under construction, but we were excited to check out all the same. Maybe it was the fact we were on our third tour of the day and towards the end of our trip, maybe it was the fact we weren't allowed to photograph within the caves, maybe it was that one of the other guests on our tour made it clear she didn't drink red wine, even though we were clearly on a tour tasting barrel-aged red wines as what was advertised and selected. I found the experience underwhelming. Make no mistake, the grounds around the tasting house and patio are gorgeous. The backdrop definitely radiates Italian vibes as if you were touring one of the Italian regions such as Piedmont or Tuscany. The interior tasting area is beautifully designed with dark wood finishing and stained glass. The fountains and statues were beautiful against green hedges. Our guide was very friendly, and had us sample four different barrel-aged reds that were solid, and had a fine knowledge on the wines and the winery. But in comparison to some of the other wineries we frequented, I didn't find them show-stopping to where I would spend what the bottles go for retail at the tasting room. Additionally, every cave from the previous wineries we toured never had issues with photography within them, so being restricted within Del Dotto was off putting. While the caves were also well decorated in a Mediterranean design that set it apart from other caves we toured, i did wonder if there were other caves where most of the barrels were aging. You did feel you were more in a museum setting than a wine cave, even if the design was opulent and stylish. This experience made the winery more touristy in feel in contrast to some of the wineries where you felt more like those who were enthusiastic about the wine and wine in general were there. Having someone on our tour that didn't drink red wine and outright refused to try any within the group we were in also didn't help the experience. It would be one thing if it was tour where there was supposed to be a mix of red and whites, but per my memory, Del Dotto does mostly Cabernet Sauvignon reds so that shouldn't have been a surprise or a disappointment. read more

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#1. We were able to secure a reservation same day. #2 Gorgeous surroundings and decorative statues and horticulture #3. Staff are genuinely kind and awesome #4. Food was delicious and we learned that nothing really pairs with artichoke but we won't stop trying. Thank you for the amazing experience!! read more

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Del Dotto living up to expectations. Amazing tour with Ed. Highly recommended for delicious robust cabs, beautiful architecture & amazing garden. Savor the experience! read more

Del Dotto is an upper class winery with the widest range of cabernets (15 versions) ranging from $70 to $500. They have an excellent Zinfandel and pinots, bubbles and port. Construction is ongoing to the $350 million+ project with expansion to include more caves, balcony tasting, crush pad and fountains and bridge on the lake. While membership perks have diminished post-pandemic, the service and quality of the wine is world class. For your expectations, since the fires, the number of barrel tastings were reduced. At one point they literally didn't have any David to barrel taste. So while the tasting fees are high, it is Napa and you are walking on structures built by Italians artisans (saw them working) with stone and materials shipped from Italy. All the cabs are fantastic, big , bold, lots of structure and high alcohol. Make this your last stop otherwise you won't make stop 2 or 3. And the wines are so big you'll get palette fatigue anyways. The nickname for Del Dotto is Del Blotto. Everyone is always friendly and very knowledgeable. Oscar, Simon and Roseanne are my absolute favorite hosts! End our tour food is always awesome and if you're lucky you'll get the tomatoes. Do enjoy the garden if the weather is great and say hi to the chickens and peacocks. Spring time all the blooms are out and the garden is beautiful. We've done Barrels and Beast and that is such an amazing experience. We've also done the food pairing and everyone was matched perfectly. Food pairing is a one stop day event. People coming here complaining about the lake bridge not open or the construction and high tasting fee cost are coming here for instagram pictures not the wine. Piazza is a "must do" experience and you just might see Dave among the guests. read more

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You couldn't have a more unique and awesome wine experience. Special credit goes to Doug, our Wine Educator who made our Barrel Wine Experience fun, engaging and informative. Additional credit to Dave the winemaker for such innovative, curious and awesome winemaking. Hands down some of the best wine I've had in any part of the world. Combine this with a gorgeous atmosphere (and they feed you after). This is an experience not to be missed! read more

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Frist, quick Introduction: My wife and I have been coming to Napa/Sonoma for nearly 30 years and visited over 150 wineries; With that said, Del Dotto has been our list to visit for awhile; We decided to do the upper end $225/pp tour and food experience -- expectations were high. Here's my "balanced" review: the Good: The wines are very good, and the food pairing was excellent! compliments to the kitchen staff!! Also, the grounds, patio area, and winery is beautiful. Our Wine Educator was knowledgeable. the not so good: even though it was close to 2.5 hours, the overall experience felt rushed, and very "salesee"... also, the tour and barrel tasing experience was unpleasant.. there were 2-3 other tours happening at the same time, and we couldn't hear our tour guide over the other guides criss/crossing and talking over and around us in an "echo'y" cave. They need to space out the tours whereby groups aren't running into each other; Also, 7 people in one group was a little too big for any kind of an intimate experience. Felt like our "wine educator (WE)" only wanted to sell us wine; talked too much and made it awkward/difficult to have any kind of conversation. We were engaging with the other 5 people in our tasting party (just met them and were fun), and the WE kept interrupting and pushing us along the tour. It's supposed to be an "experience" for the customer, and it felt more like it was our WE's experience... i.e., "here's my script and here's my sell job, and please pay attention!!"... glad we went, glad when we left, and we regrettably won't recommend the experience to others. read more

This is THE wine tasting to be, period. I have been a proud member for a few years, been to the various locations for over 50 visits and the experience and the wine is just amazing. I personally like the Piazza location the best because of the elevated food pairing experience. The delicacies is the way to go ($225 for non members, $175 for members) which included the cave barrel tasting (about 45 minutes) which is just super fun and educational. Honestly, this never gets old even though I have visited 100 + times. Then you are seated in the patio - beautiful garden area with the 5 courses lunch that I am so blown away. You cannot get this quality of food even at Bouchon or other Michelin starred restaurants! Spoiler alert here is a sample lunch menu: Tsar Nicoulai Reserve Caviar, Smoked Ivory Salmon, Roasted Garlic Flatbread Maine Lobster Roll, with Brioche Bun Bronze Die Radiatori Carbonara, Wolfe Ranch Pancetta, with Sweet Peas Amazing!!!! read more

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Amazing winery. As members, We had the VIP tour and Vincenzo was our wine tour guide and Client representative. The winery is so so romantic and it will remind you of Italy. We had the high end wines to taste and took home some of the new Villa de lago and Beast wines. We had food after your at the courtyard. Great tasting wood fired pizza and some charcuterie paired with amazing reserve wines. David Del Dotto happens to be there and signed our beast 6 bottle lot. I shopped for some candles to take home. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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I HIGHLY recommend the caves tour & tasting! Upon your arrival, you will be given a tour and tasting inside the marble caves by a sommelier (note: although this winery is very picturesque, pictures are technically not allowed inside the caves). Our group was able to taste from several barrels of wine (about 10 wines in total), to differentiate between red wine aged in American Oak vs. French Oak wood barrels. I've never had a tasting that allowed you to taste the difference between the two; it was a very unique experience (I learned the MOST from this tour, than any tour I've EVER been on). After the tour through the caves, we went into the main building to finish our wine tasting, along with complimentary pizza, tater tots, and chocolate. We loved both the pizza and tater tots so much that they brought us a second round of them! I thought the salted chocolate was some of the best chocolate I've had, and purchased a package to bring home with me. All of red wine was delicious; my favorite that I ordered to be delivered to me was the Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon- it was smooth with big bold flavors, and fruity. This is my favorite tour and tasting in Napa!! Our tour guide and sommelier, Dustin, was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, he truly made our experience one-of-a-kind. The wine, food, tour, and service were 10/10 and I will most definitely return!! read more

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I had high hopes for Piazza Del Datto, but unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations--especially for the price of the tasting. As members to a few wine clubs, we've experienced a variety of tastings, and this one didn't measure up to other premium Napa wineries. With over 500 wineries in Napa, many of which offer unique touches like barrel tastings, I was expecting something memorable and special. Sadly, this visit felt pretty ordinary. The guide didn't provide much in the way of history or fun facts about the winery, which made the experience feel uninspired and lacking depth. One of the joys of visiting wineries is learning the stories behind the wines and the vineyard, but that aspect was missing here. Instead, it felt like we were taken from barrel to barrel through a generic tasting with no personal or educational touch. The wines were good, but the experience was not remarkable enough to justify the premium cost, especially when compared to other Napa wineries that go the extra mile to make their guests feel engaged and valued. This visit lacked the "wow" factor I was looking for and just didn't stand out in a region so rich with incredible wine experiences. If you're looking for an engaging, storytelling-rich wine tasting experience, you may want to look elsewhere. Hopefully, they'll improve their experiences in the future because the potential is there--it just wasn't realized during our visit. Note: It is under construction, which we didn't know prior to booking, so we didn't get to walk the grounds really. read more

Seen some good & bad reviews about Del Dotto wineries. I decided to give them a try and wine taste at one of their wineries. I did wait till the last minute and asked to see if they had same day cave touring at any of their 3 wineries. Unfortunately their were no cave tours available. Piazza del Del Dotto said they would be able to do bar tasting @$75 per person but cave tours were not available. I said that was fine since i wanted to look at their property and taste their wine. Upon our arrival, construction is in progress but their property looked beautiful, their outdoor garden could use some work. Hint the 2 starts. We went to check in and our hostess was friendly and tried To see of their was room in one our their cave tours which we did not expect since we had already called. She said she would talk to the manager. While waiting another hostess rudely asked for our payment which i was fine to pay. The manager then came and looked at us and killed the experience. She said they were full in a degrading way. Maybe everyone uncomfortable. I had already paid and asked for a refund since i did not want any part of it. Extremely poor customer service, especially when they are charging $75 to wine taste and $120 for cave tours. Unfortunately i would not recommend this place. read more

Piazza Del Dotto - Bar tasting - Wineries Near Me - Napa, California

Me and my friends went here for our first wine tasting ever for one of their birthdays! We were excited since we didn't get to do this when we first turned 21 (during COVID) but we weren't really sure what to expect. We all enjoy our alcohol more when it's sweet, so we were a bit worried we wouldn't enjoy the red wine but it ended up being super fun still! We drank everything during our tour and our guide, Kendall, was great. He educated us on every wine barrel we tasted from in the cave and gave us fun facts. He answered any questions we had, joked around with us, helped us take our group photos, and in general, made everything comfortable. Before we started our tour, we checked in at the front and showed them our IDs and filled out a form where we also chose our preference for food and drinks after the tour was finished. The pizza was tasteful and the tater tots were crispy and warm. Everything was well rounded and the whole place was beautiful. read more

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Absolutely amazing 5/5. We made reservations for what we thought was at 3:30 turns out it was at 3pm and the hostess was able to squeeze us in to the last tour. I don't even know where to begin. We were part of a small group (6 people). We were given a tour of the caves where the wine was being made and it was absolutely beautiful inside. A sommelier guided us around the cave and gave us tastings of different types of wine. Every single wine we tasted was absolutely delicious!! I wish I could have bought them all home. At the end of the guided tour we were brought inside to a table that was already set up for us. They served us hot pizza and tater tots along with another glass of wine to end the tour. This was definitely one of my favorites in napa and I can't wait to visit again! I know that they have a total of 3 locations so maybe next time I'll go visit the other ones. The experience, the wine, the service. Everything was a 10/10. I would definitely come back and would recommend this place to everyone. read more

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Wonderful experience! Oscar was our guide and he was amazing. Very personable and knowledgeable of the wines. Definitely recommend!

One of Napa's finest spot. Very boujie and grand. Close eye to details and easily one of the prettiest wineries in Napa. The barrel tasting is pricey but worth it. They serve pizza and tator tots at the end as well which honestly is a really weird combo with the wine tasting but it did not subtract from the experience. Pizza was mid as well. If you are going to serve food with this level of wine, please make sure it is of the same quality. Anyways, we loved our tour guide and the whole experience was informative, fun, and a great way to spend a few hours when in the Napa Valley. read more

This winery is one of the more picturesque places to visit in Napa. The Del Dotto wineries have 3 different locations, so be sure to pay attention to what location you are booking your reservation. Making reservations was very easy. There is a link on the main website that will take you to a third party booking website. You choose your preferred date, time, and number of people. The full payment is due at the time of the online reservation. When you first enter the grounds, there isn't much to look at, but after you check in, the gardens is the ideal place for photos. Depending on the season, there is a beautiful arch of flowers or leaves. Since we visited in the winter, no foliage has grown yet. There are beautiful statues and coops near the back of the garden for the peacocks and turkeys. We went on the 1.5 hour wine tour of the marble caves. At check in we were given white wine, and throughout the tour, we tried various red wines straight from the barrel. The tour finishes off in the garden where you're served pepperoni pizza. Maybe it's because of all the wine drinking, but this was the best pizza I've ever had. So cheesy and fresh out of the oven. read more

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Del Dotto is generally a cool place to visit once if you have never done it (unique barrel tasting tour option where you can taste futures out of a wine thief right from the barrel and really great pizza and tater tots to end the tasting with) but having gone back a couple times now, I find that it's starting to lose its appeal. I have found over the years that the wine has generally been less impressive to me and the wine educators guiding us through the tour less knowledgeable and interesting. That said, if you have never been here before, I think it's worth visiting at least one of them once. This one is still a bit under construction so the other two are a bit prettier, but this one (I think) has the best tasting pizza and tater tots. This one also has a pretty garden to walk through with chickens/peacocks (no joke - odd but kind of cool). read more

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This is one of the most beautiful wineries I've visited and probably one of the most exclusive. Upon arriving you feel like you're transported to Italy. The architecture, gardens, sculptures, and fountains have a very Roman feel. However, in order to tour their winery or do any tasting, you must make a reservation and prepay. The tour of their caves includes tasting of about 10 wines, including some barrel wines, and pizza and chocolate appetizers afterwards. The tour does not include any additional discount to purchase their wines. No one under 21 is allowed on the tour. However, we were able to bring our baby through their gardens and fountains after the tour (at least no one stopped us). There are also peacocks, turkeys, chickens, and pigeons in coups for the little one to enjoy. Overall, it was a fun day for all. read more

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Sooo beautiful just speechless! We were there fist time and brought our brother and sister in law with us. The tour was good, wine was delicious, pizza was good BUT those tots wow I didn't expect them to be so crunchy and yummy ! At the end I got to meet the owners the dad and son. We will be back and will send many people to experience this amazing winery ! Just lovely ! read more

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We had a wonderful visit to this amazing property, touring the wine cave was such fun and gave us an appreciation of the wine and how it's made, and the differences between American and oak barrels... Kendall was a great tour guide. We were treated to lunch back in the main room with delicious pizza, tater tots, and sandwiches! Such a beautiful place.! Estate is stunning, and there are many photo ops for those of you that enjoy that kind of thing, along with the delicious wines and great stories . read more

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Hands down Piazza Del Dotto was our favorite wine tasting! The ambiance of everything --the grounds, the landscaping, decor and the staff were very welcoming and pleasant. Kendall was very knowledgeable and so patient with us as our group + the two couples who joined us were chatty and flavorful as we shared stories with one another and snapped many pictures! Kendall described the future additions that will make the vineyard even more grand. All of the marble and design elements are shipped from Italy, so that sets the tone and says it all! The cave wine tasting is on the pricier end, but it was worth every penny. We received a very throughly lesson about the barrel aging process and the various wines Del Dotta makes. To close out our tour Kendall provided us a prosciutto pizza...and then a veggie pizza because we are foodies and wanted more :-) I will most definitely return to the Del Dotto estate once more additions are complete. read more

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It's really disappointing for me to write this review today. I had a lot of high hopes and expectations for Piazza Del Dotto. My family and I flew into Napa to celebrate my wife's birthday and I did a lot of extensive research to find one of the best wineries for her. Piazza Del Dotto had such positive reviews and the pictures online made it look like a dream, but after my family's wine tasting and our experience - it left me yearning for something more. Upon arrival and check in, we were greeted by two lovely hosts. My daughters were so excited to tell everyone it was their mother's birthday and the host gave us some bubbly to cheer for my wife. We were a little early and told to go outside to wait for our guide to come get us. Normally this would be fine, but that day was one of the hottest days in the Bay Area hitting over 90 degrees. Nobody wanted to be outside in that heat, but my family and I didn't complain. Eventually we went back inside to look for our guide and were greeted by Rosanne, Once again, my kids were super excited to tell her it was their mother's birthday and Roseanne smiled and didn't acknowledge it. She seemed more interested in the other group than us. \ As we walked to the caves, I was disappointed to see all the construction on site. There's nothing stated online that the winery would be going under some minor improvements. The water fountain wasn't on and you couldn't walk across the pretty bridge. I figured for the price that I spent on a tasting, that would be noted. Once we got inside the cave, it was beautiful. Rosanne asked the group (two couples and my family) if we were wine drinkers. My wife is the wine drinker, my kids and I can drink wine but we're not experts - when we told that to Rosanne she made an obvious reaction and said "oh okay then". It became clear to us right away that she didn't love that we weren't experts. As we moved forward with the tasting and Rosanne gave us some pourings - she would ask us for our reactions. If it was my wife, my kids, or even me - she always questioned what we said. It felt as if nothing we could do or say would make her happy. My youngest daughter is the newest to red wine drinking and took the longest to finish her pours - leading Rosanne to give her smaller portions. Something that truly bothered me because we didn't ask for that, and I felt like we were cutting short of the full experience that I paid for. What bothered me the most about this whole experience was how the other group received such better treatment than my family. Once we moved back inside and got our pizzas, Rosanne completely stopped checking in on us despite her continuing to help the other group. Napa is a beautiful place with wonderful options all around. Piazza Del Dotto has potential but for the price, the treatment, and overall quality - I recommend you take this one of your list. read more

I am now a loyal and loving del dotto fan. The cave tasting is a great experience and they pour plenty of wine! I recommend it as one of your last stops as often times I don't even want to go anywhere after. I am a big fan of Cab and Del Dotto does that and some. Try out American vs French Oak (I'm a French Oak guy) and you will really appreciate the subtleties. They do a little pizza and tater tot pairing at the end which will help you sober up before you drive off. read more

This is an overdue review of my food and wine pairing experience at Del Dotto from 2019. I fell in love with Del Dotto the first time I visited its cave, and I decided to spurge and treated my date to a food and wine pairing experience. Weather was perfect during our time of visit and we were able to enjoy our experience outside with another group of happy patrons that are on their second or third tasting. Our host during our visit was Rosanna, and we had the best time. In 2019, the food and wine pairing was $175pp. I wanted to visit them again during my most recent trip to Napa, but they were fully booked during the day of my visit. As of December 2021, their food and wine pairing is $225pp. Highly recommended for those that enjoy good food, service and wine. read more

Let's get this 3 star rating clarified right out the gates: The wine is amazing. Estate is gorgeous. Overall, GREAT vibes. But I can't give higher than a 3 star rating for a place in which a server brazenly removes his mask!! COVID is serious and everyone needs to abide by the rules so amazing places like this can stay open! Ok, back to the review. We did the barrel tasting ($80pp), right before the second COVID shutdown. Due to the restrictions, the tasting didn't take place in a cave but rather outside on the terrace. Our server was awesome.. super informative, not salesy. I believe his name was Jeremy but I could be wrong. He was NOT the one who removed his mask thankfully. There were heat lamps provided and the barrel tasting came with a freshly baked sourdough pizza! They even made it vegetarian for me which was a really considerate touch. However, I couldn't feel 100% at ease during the tasting because a server who was helping a neighboring table (gentleman with white hair) would remove his mask and do his spiel .. even tasting wine alongside that table. He was facing directly in our direction too. I don't want to jump to conclusion but I got the feeling he might've been the manager on duty too, making it even more concerning. We ended up leaving with an amazing Piazza Carbenet Sauvignon and a Sangiovese that we are both very excited to enjoy. Not sure if I would ever come back though, which is a bit of a bummer because the estate is beautiful and the wine is exceptional. I hope when things open up they will revise their safety protocols. read more

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The wine and food pairing experience is amazing! The cave tour is a feast for the eyes. The stone walls, the mosaic floor, the paintings on ceilings and overall ambience with the music is a must try. The patio and gardens are beautiful as well and very enjoyable with heat lamps on a cold day. The food is beyond delicious and very well presented. I highly recommend visiting! read more

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Piazza Del Dotto is one of the most breathtaking winery in Napa Valley. Although the underground caves were under-construction to the public, it was open to those who were apart of the wine tasting. The architecture, the face, was so original and stunning, it was worth paying for the experience. The front desk host was quick to greet and right away pour me some white wine before the wine tasting started. The wine tasting guide was so friendly, funny, and very educational. He allowed the group and I to get 2nds or 3rds if we enjoyed the wine. The wines, pizza, and tater tots complemented each other so perfectly. Before this experience, I wasn't a huge fan of red wines. But now, I have a liking for it. If you plan on going wine tasting, I truly recommend checking out this place. read more

This place wasn't our favorite one when we went to Napa, maybe it's because they were doing a little construction when we went. But we did get to go see and take a picture of the face over the door, but we could not enter that way. The Tasting was interesting. They were very nice. You get to taste the wine out of the barrel, which is pretty cool, unique, and different than others!. And afterwards you can sit at the table in the garden area and you get whole pizza and your last glass of wine! The garden area is really pretty as well. But during the tour the underground cave tunnel looks super long! So cool! They won't let you take pictures or videos so I tried to sneak a few in. The gardens were pretty cool to wonder around in afterwards as well. Really pretty flowers! It's a pretty venue, but I'm not sure it's worth the price. They do not offer a military discount like some of the others do. I would like to see their other two properties Next time I'm in Napa.... read more

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