Terra d’Oro

Terra d’Oro is the primary brand of the estate originally founded as Montevina Winery. In 2009, the winery was officially rebranded to Terra d’Oro to align with its premium vineyard designations.

The winery farms more than 800 acres of estate-owned vineyards across Amador County and the Clarksburg AVA. A modern production facility supports small-lot, block-by-block fermentations to highlight individual sites.

The range spans old-vine selections and aromatic whites sourced from their Clarksburg vineyards. Across the portfolio, the goal is clear: showcase distinct vineyard character through careful farming and thoughtful cellar work.

Terra d’Oro maintains its status through a combination of historical precedence and vineyard management.

• Historical context — as the first winery established in Amador County after Prohibition, it helped define the modern Sierra Foothills region.
• Operational consistency — ownership by Trinchero Family Estates allows for investment in modern processing and consistent production standards.
• Sustainable farming — the winery applies sustainable practices across its 800+ acres of estate vineyards.
• Varietal focus — the portfolio prioritizes Zinfandel and Barbera, capitalizing on the region's specific suitability for these grapes.
• Market positioning — the wines are widely distributed and priced to be accessible to a broad range of consumers.

• What is the history behind Terra d’Oro Winery?
  Founded in 1970 by Cary Gott as Montevina, it was the first winery to open in Amador County after Prohibition. The estate adopted the Terra d’Oro name in 2009 to reflect its Gold Country roots.
• Who owns Terra d’Oro Winery?
  Trinchero Family Estates, which acquired the winery in 1988 and continues to operate it.
• Where is Terra d’Oro located?
  Plymouth, California, in Amador County’s Sierra Foothills—also known as Gold Country.
• What is the significance of the name 'Terra d’Oro'?
  It means “Land of Gold” in Italian, honoring the region’s Gold Rush heritage and regional vineyards.
• What types of wines does Terra d’Oro produce?
  Specialties include old-vine Zinfandel and Italian reds like Barbera, along with aromatic whites sourced from the nearby Clarksburg AVA.
• How many acres does Terra d’Oro farm, and where?
  More than 800 acres across Amador County and the Clarksburg AVA, farmed with a focus on sustainable practices.
• How does Terra d’Oro approach farming and winemaking?
  Estate vineyards are sustainably managed, and a modern production facility enables small-lot, block-by-block fermentations to highlight individual sites.