Our Vineyard

Nestled on a naturally gravelly terrace in the northern reaches of Napa Valley, Benessere Vineyards offers an exceptional setting for cultivating a diverse collection of Italian grape varieties. Our estate vineyards are home to Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Pinot Grigio, Primitivo, Aglianico, Sagrantino, Vermentino, Falanghina, Nero d’Avola, and Teroldego, alongside Napa Valley’s renowned Cabernet Sauvignon.

Beyond our estate, we source fruit from the historic neighboring Collins Vineyard, home to old-vine Zinfandel planted in the early 1900s, as well as Aglianico. These exceptional vineyards contribute to the depth, character, and individuality of our wines.

At Benessere, we believe great wines begin in the vineyard. Through thoughtful farming, careful stewardship of the land, and a deep respect for Napa Valley’s agricultural heritage, we strive to produce wines that reflect both their Italian roots and the distinctive character of Napa Valley.

As dedicated grape growers, we take pride in our active participation in the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Association. This association shares our commitment to fostering viticultural excellence and promoting environmental stewardship throughout the Napa Valley region.

Fish Friendly Farming is a certification program for agricultural properties managed to restore fish and wildlife habitat and improve water quality. Benessere Vineyards has been a proud participant in this program since 2015.

The Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, native to northern and central California Rivers, are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act, while Coho salmon are listed as endangered. Many different land uses–urban sprawl, reservoirs, gravel mining, roads and highways, water diversions, grazing, and logging as well as agriculture–have caused the decline of steelhead trout and salmon in California. 

The lifecycle and habitat needs of the salmon and steelhead trout form the basis for the Fish Friendly Farming program. Steelhead trout, Chinook and Coho salmon have a complex lifecycle involving freshwater streams and rivers and the ocean. These fish species are sensitive indicators of ecosystem health. Their recovery and conservation requires that human activities meet high environmental standards. Salmonids are sensitive to changes in water quality and quantity, water temperature, turbidity, and aquatic food webs. The decline of a salmonid population in a creek or river can give an early warning of the decline in the overall health of the environment.  Fish Friendly Farming (FFF) provides a comprehensive approach for farmers to restore habitat for these endangered species.

For more information, please visit the Fish Friendly Farming website

Land owners in the Napa Green Certified Land program assess all aspects of their property including farming practices, roads and waterways. Following an evaluation, land owners implement measures to retain soils and prevent erosion, identify and reduce harmful inputs and runoff, conserve water resources and restore wildlife habitats to protect biodiversity.

Land owners and managers ensure the health and vitality of Napa Valley’s ecosystem by developing customized farm conservation plans. By implementing best practices across an entire property, Napa Green Land takes a holistic approach to sustainability.

Benessere Vineyards has been a proud participant in this program since 2015. Farm plans are facilitated and audited by the Fish Friendly Farming and LandSmart programs.