Welcome to Fortunati Vineyards Napa Valley!
Derived from the Italian pronunciation of “Lucky” and the owner’s last name “Luchtel”, [say “For-too-not-ee”] you are warmly invited to share our good fortune!
At Fortunati, we pride ourselves on using natural farming and winemaking techniques to deliver the best expression of our wines. Natural-yeast fermentations and other natural and sustainable practices produce wine that showcases the unique land and climate of the Napa Valley. We produce traditional Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends that made Napa Valley famous, but believe that variety is the spice of life, and enrich our portfolio with a wide diversity, including Syrah, Pinot Noir, Viognier, Malbec and more luscious varietals in our lineup of hand-crafted, small batch wines. The husband-and-wife team of Gary and Ellen Luchtel pour their hearts and souls into producing award-winning, premium wines so that you can pour the fruits of their labors into your glass.
Visit the Estate
Fortunati tastings take place at our estate vineyard and winery in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oak Knoll District. Our handmade, one-of-a-kind wines are ultra small production, and as a result, our private tastings are available by reservation only, and we host a small number of wine enthusiasts each week. Tastings feature 5 to 6 selections from our diverse wine portfolio presented at our vineyard estate winery by our very own vintner or knowledgeable wine educator.
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Recent Accolades
The Wine Independent – 96 points, 94+ points & more!
Sunset International Wine Competition – 96 points & Double Gold!
Decanter – 93 points for 2020 Fortivo
James Suckling – 93 points
Robert Parker – 93 points
SF Chronicle Wine Competition – Best of Class
Press
‘Fortunati is in my top five wineries to visit and taste.’
– Dan Dawson, Napa Valley Register – June 2025
‘It’s like winning the lottery.’ Tiny Napa Valley winery wins big at North Coast Wine Challenge
Press Democrat – April 2025
Here are the wines that won gold or double gold in the North Coast Wine Challenge
Press Democrat – April 2025
13th annual North Coast Wine Challenge winners revealed
Press Democrat – Spring 2025
“Fortunati Vineyard – Setting the Bar for Napa Valley Rosé”
Napa Valley Life – Spring 2023
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