were not harmed by the fire.įlaming embers landed in the grass near Highway 29 creating a massive fire that ripped up the hill to the Farmhouse before I knew it. The beautiful castle itself and underground cellars which comprise approximately another 121,000 sq. Unfortunately, in the early morning hours of September 28th, Castello di Amorosa sustained significant fire damage to the Farmhouse building, a separate 15,000 square foot building across the crush pad about 50 yards from the castle itself. I never thought the stone and brick fortress would be affected by fire. I spent nearly 15 years of my life designing and building the castle, which besides my wife Irina, is the second love of my life. The incident has been heart-wrenching and devastating for the Castello di Amorosa Team, but through the tumult, our team and the spirit of Dario’s Labor of Love persisted.
Wine country is strong, courageous and resourceful and we will get through this challenging time together and more unified than ever before. Looking to the future, it is time for us to come together as a community and to support one another. After seeing the flames, Dario’s first instinct was to save all of the animals at the castle, including the pigs, goats, sheep, emus, peacocks and chickens. We owe this to the hard work of the police, first responders, and firefighters that have continuously dedicated their efforts to saving our beautiful property. While it is true that we have been affected by the fires, losing our Farmhouse building and scorched land surrounding the castle, we are grateful that our main castle building which spans 121,000 square feet has been left unscathed.
In the midst of this challenging time, the team at Castello di Amorosa wishes to share with you a message of hope, fortitude, and resilience. About 80,000 residents have been evacuated.We have received an outpouring of love and support from our community and members, for which we are so grateful. The Glass Fire as of Tuesday has burned through over 36,000 acres in Napa and Sonoma counties, destroying many homes, as well as businesses like wineries. The medieval-style winery castle has attracted visitors since it was built in 2007. 28, 2020, in Calistoga, Calif., which was damaged in the Glass Fire.
Cellar worker Jose Juan Perez sprays water on burning debris at Castello di Amorosa, Monday, Sept.Charred wine bottles rest at Castello di Amorosa, Monday, Sept.Cellar worker Jose Juan Perez extinguishes hotspots at Castello di Amorosa, Monday, Sept.28, 2020, in Calistoga, Calif., at Castello di Amorosa, which was damaged in the Glass Fire. A damaged vehicle and wine warehouse stand, Monday, Sept.PHOTOS: See the Glass Fire damage at Castello di Amorosa We remain grateful to all firefighters and first responders working so vigilantly to keep everyone safe.” “Due to the fires and evacuation orders in the surrounding areas, Castello di Amorosa will be closed until further notice. The winery posted on Facebook about the fire, saying: (KRON) - Castello di Amorosa, a winery in Napa Valley with a famously unique castle structure, is closed until further notice after the Glass Fire burned through its path on Monday.
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