The Antica Vineyard, Block A18

Perched at approximately 1,400 feet above the Napa Valley floor, within a secluded valley in the Vaca Mountain Range’s southeastern reaches, this vineyard boasts rugged terrain reminiscent of Chianti Classico. Marchese Piero Antinori, upon his inaugural ascent into these mountains, was immediately struck by the landscape’s potential, finding echoes of his Tuscan homeland. Envisioning the rocky slopes as a natural amphitheater, with cool ocean breezes and expansive horizons, Antinori recognized a profound opportunity for grape cultivation. Guided by intuition and fueled by passion, he embarked on a journey to harness the vineyard’s inherent terroir, shaping wines imbued with complexity and longevity, reflective of their unique surroundings.