A Castle For Wine

There is a castle in Napa Valley, California.

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If you can’t travel to Tuscany, you can get a taste of Italy at the Castello di Amorosa.

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I felt like I was back inside the walls of Volterra

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with all its stonework

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and iron dragons.

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Standing guard are knights in not-so-shining armor.

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The Great Hall walls are covered with colorful frescoes of

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queens, kings, and fair maidens,

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flowers and birds.

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Below the tunnels are full of cold, aromatic barrels of wine.

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Glistening and tasty wines

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with magical names like La Fantasia and Simpatica.

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What started as Dario Sattui’s dream is now a delight for all who visit.

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