Del Dotto Winery & Caves

Napa, CA

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  • Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel in our Cave Tour and Barrel Tasting Experience. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world: a common example is a side-by-side comparison of a single vineyard cabernet aged in French oak tasted alongside that same cabernet aged in American oak. With up to 45 different wines for your host to choose from, you are sure to get a customized experience on each visit. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Napa Historic Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Bar tasting includes a sampling of five wines at our tasting bar. The tasting will also include an assortment of fine cheeses and breadsticks. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • St. Helena Estate Winery Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Estate Bar tasting includes a sampling of five wines at our beautiful tasting bar. You will also enjoy a delicious array of cheeses from all over the world, accompanied by breadsticks. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel in our sumptuously appointed Venetian Cave. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world: a common example is a side-by-side comparison of a single-vineyard Cabernet aged in French oak tasted alongside that same Cabernet aged in American oak. With up to 45 different wines for your host to choose from, you are sure to get a customized experience on each visit. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting $45.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    The Bar tasting includes a sampling of five Piazza wines at our stand-up tasting bar at La Barchessa. Guests will also receive a complementary cheese and salumi plate to pair with the wine flight. Approximately 45 Minutes.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing $175.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun

    The Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing is at the heart of Piazza Del Dotto, embodying Dave Del Dotto’s philosophy that wine tasting should be a complete sensory experience. This one of a kind connoisseur tasting should not be missed! Guests will begin with a group barrel tasting in our marble lined cave of approximately 5 of our highly rated world class wines. Then they are seated at a communal table to enjoy a welcome bite plus 4 luxurious small plates paired with 5 bottled wines. Approximately 2 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Poppers $60.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Our Poppers Tasting Experience is the perfect entry to Piazza Del Dotto.  Guests will enjoy a selection of 6 Piazza wines paired with four savory, bite-sized treats from our Chefs. Approximately 1 Hour.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Fri

    Come and experience highly rated world class wines that are thieved right out of the barrel at our newest winery, Piazza Del Dotto. The marble lined caves, located in the heart of Oakville, are home to some of Del Dotto’s most decadent barrels. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world! Each barrel tasting concludes with our house made sourdough pizza featuring cultured yeast from our own grape vines and house cured salumi. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Sun

    Come and experience highly rated world class wines that are thieved right out of the barrel at our newest winery, Piazza Del Dotto. The marble lined caves, located in the heart of Oakville, are home to some of Del Dotto’s most decadent barrels. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world! Each barrel tasting concludes with our house made sourdough pizza featuring cultured yeast from our own grape vines and house cured salumi. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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  • Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting $75.00/ppGROUP SIZE 1 - 6

    Daily

    Come and experience highly rated world class wines that are thieved right out of the barrel at our newest winery, Piazza Del Dotto. The marble lined caves, located in the heart of Oakville, are home to some of Del Dotto’s most decadent barrels. Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world! Each barrel tasting concludes with our house made sourdough pizza featuring cultured yeast from our own grape vines and house cured salumi. Approximately 1.5 Hours.

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About Del Dotto Winery & Caves

Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel on our Cave Experience and Barrel Tasting. Call (707) 963-2134 for same-day reservations. Please note all patrons must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid photo ID.

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Come and experience wines that are thieved right out of the barrel on our Cave Experience and Barrel Tasting. Call (707) 963-2134 for same-day reservations.

Taste the difference between wines produced in oak barrels from the great forests of the world. Taste approximately eight wines and after you exit the caves, you will be offered a selection of cheese & house-made salumi. Port accompanied by dark chocolate will complete the tasting.

Please note all patrons must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid photo ID.

Notable Features
  • Architectural Appeal
  • Art on Display
  • Family Owned
  • Ghost Winery
  • Hand-crafted
  • Historic Building
  • Intimate Setting or Venue
  • Limited Production
Experiences
  • Cave Tour
  • Food & Wine
  • General Tasting
  • Special Tasting
Varietals Offered
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Dessert Wine
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Port Wine
  • Red Table Wine
  • RosĂ©
  • Sangiovese
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Super Tuscan Blend
  • Syrah
  • Zinfandel

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Average Score from CellarPass VisitorsMy Parents
Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
John b. Member Since 2/23/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/14/19 11:00 AM

Amazing place. Awesome ambience. Feels like you’re in Italy. Wines are out of this world.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jenny S. Member Since 8/24/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/14/19 1:00 PM

Matt was a passionate and very knowledgeable host! Truly learned a lot and enjoyed our time there. Amazing wines too!!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
carrie g. Member Since 9/4/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/14/19 1:00 PM

FABULOUS! enjoyed every minute of it!!!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Michelle M. Member Since 5/3/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/13/19 3:00 PM

We came here for my 40th birthday and from the moment we walked in until we left we had a great experience. It was an extremely unique tour into the cave and I absolutely loved it. The wine selections were fantastic as well.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Sally M. Member Since 9/10/2013My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/13/19 1:00 PM

Julia was absolutely fantastic! She’s very knowledgeable and we loved the wines! The only bad comment would be that a large group came in and interrupted our tour with her!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
rob b. Member Since 12/20/2011Evil Stepmother
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/13/19 1:00 PM

Great experience....highly recommended

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jessica M. Member Since 6/11/2013My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/12/19 3:00 PM

The new Piazza is beautiful. We always enjoy the variety of wines Del Dotto has to offer. The bites at the end of our tasting were delicious.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4/5
Kelly L. Member Since 9/6/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/12/19 1:00 PM

This was our 3rd visit to Del Dotto’s historic caves and it gets better each time!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jan E. Member Since 9/9/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/13/19 12:00 PM

The service was unmatched... the tour guide was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. Even though we were Napa Valley "virgins" and the opposite of wine connoisseurs, the guide was very patient with us. Highly recommend this educational tour!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Raj and Esha D. Member Since 10/30/2015My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/13/19 1:00 PM

amazing cave tour - the best reds in Napa!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jennifer S. Member Since 9/8/2019My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/09/19 2:00 PM

Cave Tour is a must. You actually feel as if you entered a different world. Being able to taste wines straight from the barrel was beyond amazing.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Ellen E. Member Since 2/12/2015My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/12/19 11:00 AM

Great place wonderful ambiance..the only negative is that we felt a bit rushed but our hostess was very knowledgeable & professional.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Andrew K. Member Since 6/7/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/11/19 10:00 AM

This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. Enjoyable experience with wines we will put down to enjoy later. My only comment is that in other wineries when we make a sizable purchase, the tasting fees are waived. No real problem though.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Maureen R. Member Since 7/24/2019My Parents
Napa Historic Bar Tasting on 9/11/19 2:30 PM

The wine was good and Kyle did a great job. We did the bar tasting at the Atlas Peak location. We did not have enough time for the cave tour and had just been to an incredible cave at the previous winery. I didn’t feel the experience was a “personal” as I like. I prefer to be outside enjoying wine and the surrounding and learning about why the vineyard exists.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 3/5
Mackenzie C. Member Since 7/25/2019My BFF
St. Helena Estate Winery Bar Tasting on 9/09/19 12:30 PM

What a phenomenal winery. I will absolutely be back. The gentleman pouring our wine was knowledgeable and fun. We really appreciated his assistance.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Lori B. Member Since 8/30/2019My Parents
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/07/19 12:00 PM

Guide was very informative, we enjoyed the wine and property. Would recommend to others.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Merideth H. Member Since 9/2/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 9/09/19 2:30 PM

The warmth and hospitality shown us was impeccable. The wine was outstanding as well as the food. Great Time! Highly recommend!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Gisele C. Member Since 1/28/2018My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/08/19 12:00 PM

Impressive winery, caves and wonderfull wines!! There are one of the best We visited this time! We will return!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Jeff R. Member Since 7/23/2013My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/08/19 11:00 AM

Always a great experience

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Tony N. Member Since 7/26/2019Evil Stepmother
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 8/24/19 1:00 PM

While an beautiful tasting room, this was our least favorite wine tasting experience EVER. The cave experience was decidedly unpleasant due to the noise of the other 3 or 4 tours going on at the same time. The man leading the tasting gave only the most basic details. And we ended up with our group of about 10 people huddled around a small table where we had to stand to taste bites. Thumbs down

Overall Score 1/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 2/5
Ambiance 2/5
Anthony P. Member Since 5/26/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/08/19 11:00 AM

This was the only winery that had a barrel tasting. We had a small intimate group and our wine expert and host Kevin was excellent. Every wine was delicious.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Denise P. Member Since 2/5/2017My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/08/19 2:00 PM

Fun!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Brad and Carla C. Member Since 8/6/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Delicacies Wine & Food Pairing on 9/08/19 11:30 AM

AMAZING!!! We had a spectacular time at Del Dotto. We even had the pleasure, of staying in the 887 cottage. It was really a nice three days.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Catherine D. Member Since 5/13/2019My BFF
St. Helena Estate Winery Bar Tasting on 9/07/19 3:30 PM

I love every location of Del Dotto for the same reasons — amazing wines, beautiful environment, and the warm and knowledgeable staff.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Michael B. Member Since 2/18/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/07/19 10:00 AM

Kyle was Great! Very knowledgeable and fun!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Anna V. Member Since 8/12/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/04/19 3:00 PM

Our tour party was small, so our tasting was customized slightly to address each person's favorite wine type, which we all appreciated. We tasted an ample number of wines that made the $75 tour and tasting fee a solid deal. The guide also provided a lot of interesting detail about how different barrel types affect flavor. The tasting room and wine caves are so elegant and atmospheric.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Bobby F. Member Since 6/1/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/05/19 2:00 PM

Casual environment with knowledgeable guide leading us through our wine adventure.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Debra C. Member Since 7/29/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/04/19 10:00 AM

Guide was well informed, personable etc. The tour was a great experience.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4/5
Kevin and Lynn B. Member Since 8/14/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/04/19 11:00 AM

Our host Michael was absolutely awesome ! He was very well educated on his product & process and was so fun to be around! We loved the cave tour, the wines were incredible, and the food paring blew us away... pizza, heirloom tomatoes & figs, lovely charcuterie tray!!! Our favorite vineyard of our trip!!!!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Tim L. Member Since 8/17/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/03/19 10:00 AM

This is the second time I took this tour. This time was with my wife and adults kids. Always learn something I din't know. Always love the wine

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Tony D. Member Since 8/31/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/03/19 12:00 PM

I’ve tasted in the caves many times, it was nice, but felt like we tasted fewer wines than before. The wines are great but for the tasting price they should offer a little more wine, seems like the focus is on sales.

Overall Score 3/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 3/5
Ambiance 3/5
Josephine W. Member Since 8/31/2019My Parents
Napa Historic Bar Tasting on 9/01/19 11:30 AM

Slight confusion in the tasting location as there are more than 3. Sadly the availability we were allocated was for the the much less charming and grand historic locations. The wines were good.

Overall Score 4/5
First Impression 3/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4/5
Ann S. Member Since 8/28/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 9/03/19 3:00 PM

We loved Glen. He was very informative. We could have used a little more food with all the wine! Michelle was great at the desk. We bought a lot of wine but did not feel pushed. We loved the wine.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Bonnie V. Member Since 8/22/2019My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 9/01/19 4:30 PM

This is a NOT TO BE MISSED vineyard during your trip to Napa Valley, California! The wines are the most amazing that we tasted on our whole holiday weekend visit. The kind and generous owner of the vineyard, Dave Del Dotto, spent over an hour with us telling us about his story of the development of the three vineyards. For all of us it was by far the best visit of any vineyard in our lifetime.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Traci M. Member Since 8/30/2019Evil Stepmother
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 8/30/19 4:30 PM

This was the worst experience of our entire time in Napa. Our server was rude, condescending, and spent the entire time looking past us to see who was behind us and who was coming in. She also went on to describe the wonderful food cooked by the chefs for the important people. Finally, she lied to our face about what we said to her as we entered the facility. She lost you sales.

Overall Score 1/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 1/5
Ambiance 1/5
Philippe C. Member Since 8/30/2019My Parents
Piazza Del Dotto Bar Tasting on 9/01/19 11:30 AM

We loved this place, hosts are very attentive, the place is very lovely and extremely well kept. Then comes the wines. The selection is delicious. We are very picky and did not want to spend much on overpriced wines but we had two wines to taste that we could not pass on and we bought a case. While we did not visit many places in the valley, this one got our vote of confidence. It is lovely.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Matt N. Member Since 8/25/2015My BFF
Piazza Del Dotto Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 8/30/19 11:00 AM

Jonathan was our guide at both the Winery & Caves and the Piazza locations. He absolutely made the tour unforgettable and we spent a small fortune after tasting their excellent wines. We've been to Napa many times and visited multiple wineries and this was by far the best experience of them all. Looking forward to our next visit!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
craig s. Member Since 8/25/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 8/28/19 3:00 PM

Fun experience. Good group on our tour and Tim did a great job as our guide. Wine was excellent, and food was nice at the end of our tour.

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 4/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Denise W. Member Since 8/26/2019My BFF
Napa Historic Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 8/30/19 10:00 AM

This was our first time in Napa and Del Dotto was our first stop. We were not disappointed! Doug was simply wonderful. He knew the history, the wine making, the barrels and truly ensured we had an excellent experience. The side by side tasting was perfect! Our group was amazed at the difference!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 5/5
Susan H. Member Since 8/25/2019My BFF
St. Helena Estate Cave Experience & Barrel Tasting on 8/30/19 1:00 PM

The tour was fun and delicious!!

Overall Score 5/5
First Impression 5/5
Hospitality 4/5
Ambiance 5/5
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