There is a castle in Napa Valley, California.

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

I felt like I was back inside the walls of Volterra

with all its stonework

and iron dragons.

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

The Great Hall walls are covered with colorful frescoes of

queens, kings, and fair maidens,

flowers and birds.

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

Glistening and tasty wines

with magical names like La Fantasia and Simpatica.

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

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