Los Carneros · Napa Valley
Visit Madonna Estate with a Private Chauffeur
A Bartolucci family winery in Carneros, organic and dry farmed, that still welcomes walk-ins, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Andrea Bartolucci left Italy in 1912, and in 1922 he bought a 24-acre vineyard and winery in Oakville that he named Madonna Winery. The family sold those first vineyards in 1970, and that same year his grandson Andrea "Buck" Bartolucci bought 160 acres in Carneros. The family calls itself the second-oldest winemaking family in Napa Valley.
The Carneros vineyard is certified organic and dry farmed: once young vines are established, the irrigation lines come out and the vines live on rainwater. It sits at the southern end of the Los Carneros AVA, in line with San Pablo Bay, and the family makes ten estate-bottled single-varietal wines, from Pinot Grigio and Dolcetto to Pinot Noir and Muscat Canelli.
This is one of the few relaxed, come-as-you-are stops left in the valley. The winery takes walk-ins every day, pours inside or out, welcomes children and dogs, and has a picnic area. Buck still runs the vineyard and winery with his daughters Brette and Taylor, so the people pouring are often family. We start the day here, then head to two estates with seated tastings.
Tasting Fees
$30 for the tasting of five of the ten estate wines from a set menu, indoors or outside. The winery does not publish a duration; we allow about an hour.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
5400 Old Sonoma Road, Napa
AVA
Los Carneros
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome; reservations are appreciated but not required.
Known For
Organic, dry-farmed estate wines from ten single varieties, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Dolcetto
Founded
1922 (in Carneros since 1970)
Good to Know
Family-friendly and dog-friendly, with a picnic area. The tasting fee is refunded for every two bottles purchased. Club members taste free and can book the Reserve Room.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch.
10:00 · Pickup at Carneros Resort and Spa or Stanly Ranch
Both resorts are in Carneros. Carneros Resort and Spa is just across the road from Madonna Estate, and Stanly Ranch is about 10 minutes away. The day below runs about six and a half hours, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:15 · Madonna Estate
The tasting of five estate wines, about an hour ($30). Walk-ins are welcome, but we call ahead so the family knows you are coming.
11:30 · Artesa Vineyards & Winery
About 8 minutes away. A Carneros winery set into a hilltop. The Artisanal Tasting is $80; we allow about an hour. Open daily 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last seating at 4); reservations are encouraged.
12:50 · Lunch at Kitchen Door
About 20 minutes away. Lunch at Kitchen Door in downtown Napa, a sit-down restaurant on First Street. Lunch runs from 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and from 12:30 p.m. on weekends. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:15 · Palmaz Vineyards
About 13 minutes away. A family estate whose winery is a multi-level cave carved into the hillside. The Portfolio Tasting is $150: a guided walk through several levels of the cave, then a seated tasting in a private salon with a light bite from the in-house chef, about 2 hours. Tours and tastings are by appointment only.
4:15 · Back to your hotel
Back by about 4:40 p.m., about six and a half hours after pickup.
About $260 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
The Palmaz cave tour takes about two hours, so this day runs about six and a half hours. Palmaz does not publish its days, so we confirm the tour time when we book.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Madonna Estate?
No. Madonna Estate still accepts walk-in guests every day, though reservations are appreciated. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Madonna Estate?
$30 per person for five estate wines, refunded for every two bottles you buy, as of September 2026.
Can I bring children or my dog to Madonna Estate?
Yes. The winery describes itself as family-friendly, dog-friendly and child-friendly, and it has a picnic area.
Who owns Madonna Estate?
The Bartolucci family, which has run it for four generations. Andrea "Buck" Bartolucci runs it with his daughters Brette and Taylor.
Is Madonna Estate organic?
Yes. The Carneros vineyard is certified organic by CCOF and dry farmed, with no irrigation once the vines are established.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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