Castello di Amorosa
– Photos by NR –
Dress: June + Hudson pale pink chiffon dress | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Bracelet: Alexis Bittar cuff | Necklace:
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I have heard about “the castle” in Napa Valley for a few years now, but haven’t had the chance to visit. Over this past weekend, Nate and I decided to take some time out from our crazy schedules to unwind, relax, do a little wine tasting and of course witness this amazing throwback into medieval times that California has to offer.
Castello di Amorosa (Castle of Love), authentically styled as a 13th-century Tuscan castle is 121,000 square foot, has 107 rooms, 5 defensive towers complete with enchanting hallways, intricate caves, torture chambers, secret passageways and more than 170 containers of handmade antique bricks and tiles brought over from Europe. The 14-year process of constructing the Castello was truly a labor of love!
Sadly I was too scared to visit the dark tunnels so we just did our yummy wine tasting, took photos , played dressed up in my vintage-inspired June + Hudson dress (and changed right after into something much more wine-sipping appropriate) and left to our next vineyards. We definitely have to take a full tour the next time we come back to visit!
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A quick note about this dress in case you’re interested:
The top part is attached and is see-thru so I wore nude sticky cups. On the model (see link above), I personally thought it looked 3 size too large but if you get your normal size it should fit. Mine was an XS and the length was perfect with heels. If you’re about 5’4, you can wear flats and the dress will hit right on the ground…for once, a maxi dress without the need for alterations! :)
xo, K
I love the straight hair on you! Its so effortlessly glam :)
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that dress is perfect for the location! Love all the sheer details.
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Love the outfit you’re wearing.
The pictures are beautiful, amazing place!!
xoxo
Kelly
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amazing look! love the pistures! beautiful! i am following for sure!!!
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Those are absolutely beautiful photos! I love the castle, and your dress makes you look like a princess.
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Love your hairrr! How amazing I live in Napa so cool to know you came to enjoy the wine here :)The dress is gorgeous and it definitely looks wayy better on you than the model haha
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Beautiful pictures!!
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You are rocking that dress! i love castello di amorosa and the napa/sonoma valley… when I used to live in the bay area, I’d always try to stop by once a year and buy bottles of their yummy wine.
You look like a beautiful crowned princess in a enchanted castle. I don’t normally see you in pale pink but you certainly should more because you loooo beautiful!
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Ooooh love this dress!!
The model wearing this dress on the Nordstrom site seriously does not do this dress justice. They should hire you because it fits you like a glove!!
Gorgeous !!!!
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Stunning!
Wow, these are gorgeous photos! I can’t wait to visit the Castello when my hubby and I go back next month! Can’t wait now! What other wineries did you visit? There is Sterling Vineyards close by and I love it because you get to take the Gondola ride to the top and the view is amazing! Hope you had a wonderful time! :)
Thank you! And we visited Sterling Vineyards!! :)
WOW, this is absolutely stunning! I love the castle, the backdrop and your dress! You are beautiful!