LOUIS M. MARTINI

Louis M. Martini voyaged to America with a vision of making the very best wines in the world. He started his storied journey with a simple premise – the best grapes make the best wines. This led him to Napa Valley, the most coveted winemaking region in California.

The premise turned into passion, one that passed down through three generations of Martini winemakers. Today, the legacy and tradition carries on at our historic winery, where we are dedicated to the craft of Cabernet Sauvignon. A product of passion and perseverance that Louis instilled nearly a century ago.

We were the first winery built in Napa after the repeal of the Prohibition in 1933, and remained the only newly built estate until Mondavi in the 1960’s. Since our establishment, we have dedicated ourselves to finding the most coveted vineyards with the finest grapes. The Martini legacy has long been a testament to the family’s dedication and love of wine. A journey which started in Genoa and would lead Louis to San Francisco where the business was born. In the almost 90 years since Louis M. began the winery, we have committed ourselves to follow in his footsteps to ensure a standard of Cabernet Sauvignon excellence that’s head and shoulders above the rest. A true example of The American Dream, pursuing our passion with determination.

Our deep roots in Napa have afforded us long-lasting relationships with premier growers across a multitude of appellations. Monte Rosso Vineyard has been an estate property since 1938, consistently producing red varietals of unmistakable minerality and acidity. Perched in the Mayacamas Mountains 300 meters above the Sonoma Valley, Monte Rosso grows some of California’s oldest grapevines and most acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard Manager Brenae Royal now tends to these historic vines with precision and care.

Stagecoach Vineyard has been a blending component for Lot No. 1 for years, Martini enjoys ample access to its 600 acres of highly prized mountain fruit. Michael Eddy continues our legacy of superior craftsmanship in the cellar. He is only the fourth winemaker in Martini history, after having spent more than a decade under the mentorship of Michael Martini.