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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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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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Madonna Estates - Mont St. John Cellars 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.
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Resort Like Kid Friendly Off the Beaten Path Family Run Historic Features Country Charm Casual & Relaxed Dog Friendly |
Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Italian |
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My favorite so faransmom, San Diego Very knowledgeable staff, our guide was great, funny, nice, and no pressure. The wine is probably the best I had on this trip. We joined the wine club and purchased several bottles of the Reserve Cab, Pinot Noir, and other Cab. We couldn't wait and drank a bottle at the hotel the next night with dinner. The atmosphere is relaxed and positive. I highly recommend this winery and wine, also my first tour of a vineyard and it was great.
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Quaint and one of the bestJDO, South Bay Our first stop of the day out of 7 wineries and probably one of the best tasting wines around. To experience organic wine like no other - you will taste the difference and quality. The winery itself is not up-scale, but that's besides the point of the great wines they offer. A must visit!!
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Organic Family OperationRocko, San Jose This was our first stop on our trip north and we liked their densely colored and richly flavored Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the Dolcetto and Barbera. The dry farmed vines and organic growing of the grapes seem to give an extra intensity to the wines.
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