Original Picchetti Winery Building
Cupertino, California
Picchetti Winery in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve
The Picchettis developed their acreage in the 1880's and built this picturesque stone
winery in 1896. They produced wine for many years under the Picchetti Brothers label. Adjacent
to the original winery building is the Picchetti Homestead House which was
built about 1882 by Vincenzo and Secondo Picchetti, Italian immigrant brothers
who were among the first to settle on Monte Bello Ridge.
They lived there until the larger family home was completed
in 1885. The homestead then served as ranch hand housing, a workshop, and a
storage area. The winery, homestead, and surrounding property were purchased
by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District in 1976. The site and buildings are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places and were restored by the District with
the cooperation of the winery operators. Wine is no longer produced on the property. The
original winery building is used for wine tasting, sales and special events. The Winery
complex is leased to a private operator and wine is sold exclusively
under the Picchetti label. The historic wine tasting room is open from noon to 5 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday. The Winery is located at 13100 Montebello Road,
Cupertino, CA.
Over 40 Proud Peacocks Roam The Property
Wine Tasting In The Former Winery Building
*Sketch-Picchetti Homestead Home & Winery
*Winner of 2001 Cupertino Coin Club Medal Design Contest.
*Bronze Medal-Picchetti Homestead Home & Winery
For more information write to the Cupertino Coin Club at P.O. Box 448, Cupertino, CA 95015.
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