Caliveda honors the goddess of wisdom Minerva, incarnated in her owl form. We are a proud California winery, and she has long been a symbol of our Golden State. According to legend, she sprang to life fully grown. California likewise emerged fully grown, as it was the only place to achieve statehood without being a territory.
Today, her wise owl spirit continues to protect our California vineyards. At Caliveda Cellars, we rely on owls for natural pest management without the use of pesticides or harmful chemicals. With assistance from these natural guardians each year, we can ensure the success of our vineyards and wines from vintage to vintage.
Our Napa Valley-based, family-owned & operated winery crafts wines that deliver exceptional quality and value. Crafted in the spirit of California, we remain rooted in the authentic traditions of our first-generation Italian winemakers. Holding that tradition, we believe that wine is served best when it brings people together. We craft wines that tell a story and allow those who enjoy them to tell their own.
Caliveda is crafted from grapes grown in California's historic inland & coastal AVA's. Rich in rocky soils, misty mornings, warm afternoons, and crisp ocean air, the quality of these grapes reflects the diverse microclimates that surround them. Through the artful blending of vineyards from these regions, we strive to create the purest expression of each appellation's unique personality resulting in a wine that is harmoniously balanced and flavorful.
From once being hunted and persecuted in many cultures as symbols of witchcraft and death, owls have returned to their regal position as symbols of wisdom. Not only are they a symbol of knowledge & truth, they have also long been one of the biggest secrets to California's vineyard management efforts. Rather than relying on chemicals and pesticides for these vineyards, winemakers also look to owls, nature's best pest control, to ensure that the best grapes make it to our wine bottle without rodent interference. With assistance from these natural guardians each year, we can ensure the success of our vineyards and wines from vintage to vintage.
Light aromas of raspberry jam, black currant and toasted oak are followed by luscious cherry, juicy plum, and vanilla flavors making this wine rich in unforgettable flavor and finesse.
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Light aromas of raspberry jam, black currant and toasted oak are followed by luscious cherry, juicy plum, and vanilla flavors making this wine rich in unforgettable flavor and finesse.
Our winemakers have created a wine perfectly balanced with dark red fruits and hints of spice, using classic winemaking techniques and careful blending restraint.
Aromas of lemon bar, dates and vanilla followed by flavors of baked golden apples and honey, with a creamy mouthfeel, bright acidity and lengthy finish. This is a wine of unforgettable flavor and finesse.
Our winemakers have created a wine perfectly balanced using classic winemaking techniques and careful blending restraint.
Born in Abano Terme in northern Italy, Stefano comes from two generations of wine and spirit makers. Stefano was raised in his family's winery, which he eventually ran and holds an enology degree from Scuola Enologica di Conegliano. After twelve years of experience in Italy, Stefano made the move to the US, where he has utilized Italian tradition in California winemaking for over 20 years. Stefano can always be found in the winery tirelessly running production, passionately creating blends, and exploring new wine equipment.
