Winery Story
Dalla Valle Estate
Dalla Valle’s rise from a rugged red bench in Oakville to cult icon status is a story of visionary women, volcanic terroir, and Cabernet Franc-fueled brilliance.
The Red Bench
Purchased as a virgin piece of land by Gustav and Naoko Dalla Valle in the early 1980s, Dalla Valle’s vineyard is one of the most enviable sites in Oakville. It’s perched on a geological bench of red, iron-rich soils within the Vaca Mountains’ foothills on the valley’s eastern side, at an altitude of 400-500 feet....
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Address: 7776 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Size: 20 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: Certified Organic
Year Established: 1986
Owner: Naoko Dalla Valle
Winemaker: Maya Dalla Valle
Website: https://www.dallavallevineyards.com
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Published: April 2025