Madonna Estates - Mont St. John Cellars
5400 Old Sonoma Road
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-8864
mail@madonnaestate.com
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Open daily 10 to 5 pm
$5 tasting fee
10% case discount
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Amenities:
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Organically grown grapes
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Price Range:
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$21 to $55 per bottle
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Established:
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1922
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Vineyards:
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160 acres
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Production:
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13,000 cases
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Description
Located on the corner of Old Sonoma Road and Highway 121 are Madonna Estates and Mont St. John Cellars. The winery has been in the family since 1922, when the property was first purchased by Andrea Bartolucci. The Bartoluccis have been growers and winemakers for more than 80 years, which makes theirs the third-oldest family-run winery in Napa Valley. They raise fruit that is one hundred percent organically grown and dry-farmed on their Carneros District Estate Vineyard.
The Bartoluccis believe that organic farming is much more than withholding the use of chemicals, that it also involves nurturing the soil and plants as well as improving soil fertility. Using the dry-farming method, the newly planted vines are irrigated only until they create an extensive root system. For future moisture, they rely upon natural rainwater only, creating a stronger vine with a deeper, thicker root system. This method stresses the vines and lowers the grape tonnage, producing smaller berries with more intense varietal characteristics.
The family produces Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Barbera, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat Canelli. The tasting room is large and lively, as the winery caters to tour buses.
Wines and Awards
2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
2003 Dolcetto - Gold
2004 Pinot Noir - Silver
2005 Gewürztraminer-Bronze
2006 Long Beach Grand Cru
2005 Pinot Grigio - Silver
2003 Pinot Noir - Silver
2003 Dolcetto - Chairman's Best of Class
2006 California State Fair Wine Competition
2005 Pinot Grigio - Best of Class Napa Appellations, Silver Medal
2006 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Silver 2003 Pinot Noir
SIlver 2005 Pinot Grigio
Silver 2003 Dolcetto
2006 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Silver 2003 Pinot Noir
2006 Los Angeles County Fair WInes of the World
Bronze 2005 Pinot Grigio
Bronze 2003 Pinot Noir
2005 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze 2004 Pinot Grigio
Silver 2003 Dolcetto
2005 Los Angeles County Fair
Best of Class Italian Varietals 2004 Pinot Grigio
Best of Class/ Gold Metal 2003 Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast
91 2004 Pinot Grigio
85 2002 Pinot Noir
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