(707) 224-1668
1345 Henry Road, Napa, CA 94558, USA
Over 25 years ago, Spain’s oldest winemaking family ventured to a new world: a sea-facing hillside in the Napa Valley, with rocky soils and a favorable coastal climate. It was here in Carneros that we planted new roots, building upon a 460-year winemaking legacy to create the next generation of estate-grown, artisan wines. We named it Artesa.
Artesa Winery is a study in the harmony of natural and man-made spaces. Designed by renowned Barcelona architect Domingo Triay and built in the early 1990’s, the avant-garde structure was conceived to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
The naturally insulated winery is set into the highest hill of its 350-acre estate, with a protective covering of reserved earth and native grasses. A sweeping staircase set between twin cascades of water and fountains leads to the winery entrance. An expansive terrace offers 360 degree vistas of the surrounding countryside, and on clear days, a view of the San Francisco skyline.
With architecture that captures a series of Mediterranean themes, including water flowing along narrow channels, audible and silent fountains and the interplay of light and shade, Artesa is a reflection of the proud Spanish heritage upon which it was founded.
Every day, we pursue our passion for crafting distinctive wines and sharing them with joy. We invite you to experience a bottle of Artesa and join us in a conversation that’s been unfolding for centuries, in a language everyone can understand.
Our approach to winemaking is inspired by both the old world and new, drawing on time-tested techniques as well as those at the forefront of innovation to create wines that express their unique origin, personality and heritage.
Artesa’s winemaking team is led by Ana Diogo-Draper, Director of Winemaking. Born, raised & educated in Portugal, she moved to California in 2005 to join the team at Rutherford Hill Winery. She joined Artesa Vineyards & Winery in 2013 and was promoted to Director of Winemaking in 2015. Ana describes her approach as born from agriculture, immersed in the European tradition, and passionate about California.
We create our wines one small lot at a time, harvesting, fermenting and aging each lot separately, tailoring artisan practices to allow each parcel to express its individual character. Then we patiently and meticulously compose the final blends to achieve wines that are both elegant and intense, and unmistakably true to their roots.
Core to Ana and Artesa’s philosophy is our commitment to experimentation and innovation. It starts in the vineyard, where a diverse site planted with diverse clones demands micro-farming and a creative approach each season. In the cellar, Ana favors low intervention and wild fermentation, and conducts trials every year to constantly strive to express fruit and site character more effectively. Each year, she and her team make plans to trial new ideas, equipment, and practices in the quest to make better and more interesting wines for you every vintage.
Artesa showcases our incomparable estate with wines and stunning views from our elegant, modern winery on a hilltop overlooking vineyards and the San Pablo bay.
With carefully cultivated wines that bear the unique stamp of the land, enjoy an educational experience led by our knowledgeable hospitality team. Your event will delight your guests and surpass your expectations.