V.Sattui Winery

Italian winemaker Vittorio Sattui arrived in San Francisco in 1882 with his new bride, Kattarina, to begin their life in America. Born in Genoa, Vittorio, like his father before him, was by trade a baker from the small hilltown of Carsi. In San Francisco, Vittorio at first worked as a baker, making wine in his spare time, while Kattarina took in washing. Soon the industrious Sattui family had saved enough money to start a boarding house in the...

Winemaking starts in the vineyards, and here we strive to manage the quality and flavor of the grapes so that they exhibit all the qualities and complexities we are looking for. By controlling the entire process from “Vine to Cork” we are able to carefully focus on the vineyard practices and attributes that will produce the most distinctive and elegant wines. Our philosophy in the vineyard begins with a “Sustainable” approach to managing viney...

We acknowledge that “great wine is made in the vineyard”, and we strive to farm our vineyards to optimize the intensity of flavor and varietal characteristics of the grapes. In the winery, we combine traditional winemaking methods with technologically advanced winemaking equipment and techniques. As a result, the wines show a depth of flavor, complexity and richness that bring enjoyment every time you sit down to enjoy a glass.

Our white wi...