Andretti Winery
Rico Chelini is an accomplished winemaker with extensive experience in the wine industry, currently serving as the Winemaker at Andretti Winery since May 2016. Prior to this role, Rico worked as an Assistant Winemaker at Bob Pepi Wine Consulting from July 2008 to March 2016 and as a Cellar Master at Linne Calodo Winery from August 2004 to December 2007. Rico's educational background includes studies in Wine and Viticulture at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2003 to 2005 and attendance at California State University, Chico in 1995-1996.
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Andretti Winery
The finest things in life are often hidden away and that’s the case with the award-winning Andretti Winery. Nestled alongside a quiet country lane in the heart of the legendary Napa Valley, Andretti Winery exudes Old World Charm as it whisks wine lovers back in time to a slower pace of life. Modeled after a rambling Italian village, the winery conjures up the boyhood home of its namesake, Mario Andretti, the finest race car driver of all time. Founded in 1996 by Mario Andretti and his longtime friend, Joe Antonini, former Chairman & CEO of Kmart Coporation, Andretti Winery is dedicated to celebrating the Italian lifestyle, complete with the finest wines produced anywhere in the world. Blessed with premium grapes grown in the most acclaimed valley in California, Andretti Winery produces an array of wines that – like Mario Andretti himself – are second to none. We invite you to taste the good life, Andretti style.