The Winery Charles Krug of St. Helena of California
The Winery Charles Krug is one of the world's great estates. It offers 57 wines for sale in of St. Helena to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The Charles Krug Estate is one of the oldest and most renowned winemaking institutions in St. Helena, in the picturesque region of Napa Valley, California, in the United States. Founded in 1861 by the German Charles Krug, this Estate is recognized as the oldest winery in Napa Valley. Highly appreciated for its significant contribution to the American wine industry, the estate was listed in 1944 among the founding members of Napa Valley Vintners. The Charles Krug Estate spans about 850 acres of vineyard land, in the St. Helena region and in the foothills of the Mayacamas Mountains. It owns several certified sustainable vineyards, in which a wide variety of grape varieties are grown, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, to name just a few. The estate is renowned for its quality wines. It was notably the first to offer a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wine in 1944. Today, thanks to innovative and environmentally friendly winemaking practices, the estate continues to produce some of the most attractive and sought-after wines in the region. The wine production facilities at the Charles Krug Estate are just as impressive as the vineyards themselves. The estate has a restored vintage cellar dating from 1881, a press equipped with the latest technology, and an elegant tasting room. Furthermore, the estate recently opened the famous "Cucina di Rosa", a pizza counter that pays tribute to Rosa Mondavi, the matriarch of the family who took over the estate in the 1940s. The experience offered by the Charles Krug Estate is undoubtedly immersive, combining centuries-old wine history, natural beauty, and oenological excellence.
