Picchetti Brothers Winery

Picchetti Brothers Winery is a historic property with seven preserved buildings dating from 1880 to 1920, showing how early California wine production looked and functioned. The 308-acre site includes walking trails and a restored tasting room from the 19th century where visitors can learn about the winemaking process.

Two Italian brothers, Secondo and Vincenzo Picchetti, purchased the land in 1877 and built a major wine operation over the following decades. Their enterprise expanded significantly and shaped the wine industry that defined Santa Clara County's agricultural identity for generations.

The buildings still show how Italian families lived and worked here, from the kitchen to the wine cellar, all connected by daily routines. Walking through the rooms, you see traces of their life: tools, ovens, shelves that reveal how they organized their wine production and family operations.

The site is best explored during clear weather, as the trails wind through vineyards and open woodland areas exposed to the sun. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the paths are natural and shade is limited in the rolling hills.

The main house's front porch was originally built as a bird enclosure, and one of the original bird cages from John Picchetti's breeding project still stands in front of the homestead. This unusual feature shows how the family used their home for personal interests beyond just wine production.

Location: Santa Clara County

GPS coordinates: 37.29596,-122.08787

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:22