California's Iconic Wine City Will Transport You To Tuscany
By Aimee Long
VACATIONS
Napa Valley, California is America's premier wine destination. Though it has deep roots from throughout Europe, parts of this wine region resemble Tuscany specifically.
In Napa, you'll find rolling, sundrenched hills and a Mediterranean climate. The wines produced in both Tuscany and Napa are highly sought after by both experts and simple sippers.
While Tuscany's claim to fame is Chianti, Napa is renowned for varietals like cabernet sauvignon. The area has over 400 wineries to visit, many of which have Italian heritage.
Start your pursuit of Italian wine at Castello di Amorosa, modeled after a 14th-century Tuscan castle, or VJB Cellars, a winery attached to an Italian eatery, La Cucina.
Head for V. Sattui next, a great winery with Genoese roots. Then explore Napa’s boutique shopping, which is just as charming as Florence’s, and soak in the Calistoga hot springs.