About Nella Terra Cellars
Nella Terra means 'Into the Earth' in Italian, and the name is the philosophy: this multi-generational, family-owned boutique winery in the Sunol hills believes great wine starts with stewardship of the soil. The estate program spans eight varietals planted across a patchwork of hillside microclimates, with total production held to just over 500 cases a year.
The wines have earned multiple gold and silver medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including the 2016 and 2017 Estate Grown Pinot Noirs, while the property itself collects accolades of its own - The Knot's Best of Weddings and WeddingWire's Couples' Choice among them - as one of the East Bay's most sought-after vineyard wedding venues, complete with a signature event tent and manicured gardens.
The tasting room patio opens seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 5 (typically from mid-April), with bocce and picnic rentals available and wine pickups on weekends or by appointment. It's a road-less-traveled destination, and the family loves the adventure seekers who find it. Confirm current hours and season before making the drive.
Eight estate varietals, 500 cases, and a garden wedding venue folded into the Sunol hills - wine made 'Into the Earth.'
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Truly Boutique
Just over 500 cases a year from eight estate varietals - small enough that every bottle is a family project.
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Chronicle Medal Pinots
The 2016 and 2017 Estate Grown Pinot Noirs both medaled at the SF Chronicle Wine Competition.
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Patio, Bocce, Picnics
The seasonal weekend patio comes with bocce courts and picnic rentals amid the gardens.
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Storybook Weddings
The Knot and WeddingWire honorees - the event tent and vineyard backdrops draw couples year-round.
A family hillside estate where stewardship comes first and the patio feels like a secret worth keeping.
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Wines change with each vintage
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Weekend Patio Tasting
Taste estate wines on the seasonal patio, Sat-Sun 11-5, with bocce and picnic setups available.
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Tours & Pickups
Private and virtual tours plus weekend or by-appointment wine pickups - reach out to schedule.
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