Paolo Carpineti of Cantina Carpineti, in the hills of Cori south of Rome, brings organic family farming on volcanic soils to the table. Native grapes include Bellone, Nero Buono, Greco Moro, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. Paolo’s sparkling wine—light, fresh, and crisp—has become an A16 favorite.

Regional dishes will be designed to complement Carpineti’s full range, from bright whites to elegant reds and sparkling styles.

Paolo Carpineti of Cantina Carpineti, in the hills of Cori south of Rome, brings organic family farming on volcanic soils to the table. Native grapes include Bellone, Nero Buono, Greco Moro, Malvasia, and Trebbiano. Paolo’s sparkling wine—light, fresh, and crisp—has become an A16 favorite.

Regional dishes will be designed to complement Carpineti’s full range, from bright whites to elegant reds and sparkling styles.

Join Andreea Piccin, longtime friend and former A16 team member from Venosa, Basilicata. Grifalco specializes in bold, elegant Aglianico del Vulture grown in rich volcanic soils.

Enjoy seasonal regional dishes thoughtfully paired to highlight Aglianico’s vibrant structure and depth.

On August 20, 2009, Don Petraski picked Massican’s first grapes at Juliana Vineyard in Pope Valley.

If you find yourself in Napa on August 20th, come celebrate Massican’s 17th harvest at A16 Napa with a glass of white wine, a Martini … and some 'zza.

Massican Anniversary and Harvest Kick Off
A16 Napa
Happy Hour 4-6 pm

Come raise a glass!

Located at Orsi Family Vineyards in Healdsburg, Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, Festa Italia di Healdsburg is a one-day celebration of Italian grape varieties farmed in California. The event highlights the exceptional Italian varietal wines crafted by artisan producers throughout California, often undiscovered beyond wine country. Attendees can explore the hidden gems of California's wine scene, featuring two VIP tasting panels with Italian wine experts and a grand tasting of over 25 Californian wine producers. The festival also includes Italian vendors and culinary greats, offering a unique experience that showcases the rich diversity of Italian varietal wines grown in California.

We are excited to participate again in this year’s Pizza, Bagel & Beer Festival!

Over the last two years, the event raised over $140,000 with proceeds benefiting local causes; this year’s beneficiaries are John Arena Foundation, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation, Saints Peter & Paul School, and the North Beach Business Association.
Bay Area pizzeria participants include Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, Capo’s, Slice House Haight Street, A Slice of New York, A16, Acre Pizza, Cheezy’s Artisan Pizza, Del Popolo, Delarosa, DamnFine, Doppio Zero, Evolution Bake, Flour + Water Pizzeria, Gioia, Giorgio’s Pizzeria, Goat Hill Pizza, Il Casaro Pizzeria, Little Original Joe’s, Little Star Pizza, Long Bridge Pizza Co., One Eyed Broken Gnome, Montesacro, PizzaHacker, Raymond’s Pizza, Rose Pizzeria, Sanctuary Pizza, Sleight of Hand, Slice of Homage, Square Pie Guys, Terún Pizzeria, and Vinnie’s Pizzeria, along with an impressive group of women in pizza featuring Laura Meyer of Pizzeria da Laura, Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah, Leith Leizer Ludlow of Psychic Pie, Cristina Aceves Smith of State of Mind Pizza, and Kira Zabrowski of Much Ado About Pizza. This year, a number of out of state and Southern California pizzerias will also have a presence at the festival, which include Hella Pie Pizza (Tracy, CA), Hot Tongue Pizza (Los Angeles), Metro Pizza (Nevada), Pizzata Pizzeria (Philadelphia), Triple Beam Pizza (Los Angeles), and Truly Pizza (Dana Point, CA), as well as appearances from renowned pizza makers John Arena (Las Vegas), Alastair Hannmann aka “The Pizza Buddha” (Kauai, HI), and O.G. Papa Fern (Brooklyn, NY).

Craft beers including Sierra Nevada, Allagash, Drake's, Bear Republic, Altamont, Pizza Port, Moonlight, Local SF, Morgan Territory, 3rd Street Ale Works, Standard Deviant, Enterprise, Black Hammer, Lagunitas, and Fort Point. Non-alcoholic and gluten free options from RationAle Brewing, Sierra Nevada Hop Splash, Boochcraft Organic Hard Kombucha, Otherwise Brewing, and Brooks Cider also available.

Sicily has a colorful yet mysterious reputation, a land of vast diversity and contradiction. In no category is this more perfectly represented than by wine, with the inky, robust wines of western Sicily contrasting with the oxidized white wines of Marsala, the fruity, ripe wines of Vittoria in the southeast, and finally the ethereal, unique wines originating from the live volcano that looms over Catania on the eastern shore. Graci, situated on the north slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, is found in an area where viticulture dates back several thousand years. Their vineyards sit at an altitude between 600 and 1,000 meters above sea level. Planting density ranges from 6,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare. Many of the vines are still on original rootstock, ungrafted, having never been affected by the phylloxera scourge thanks to the unique nature of the volcanic soils.
At Graci, young Alberto Aiello Graci remains steadfast in his respect for local traditions as well as the distinct nature of each vintage and only cultivates traditional varieties indigenous to Mount Etna: the red grapes Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, and white grapes Carricante and Catarratto. Intervention of any kind is extremely limited, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They do not use herbicides in order to preserve the unique balance and vital energy of the soil. They do not use barriques, but only the big, upright, wooden casks known as tini and large, well-used wood barrels. Their sole objective is to reflect the personalities of their vineyards and the sublime differences between each and every harvest.

Sicily has a colorful yet mysterious reputation, a land of vast diversity and contradiction. In no category is this more perfectly represented than by wine, with the inky, robust wines of western Sicily contrasting with the oxidized white wines of Marsala, the fruity, ripe wines of Vittoria in the southeast, and finally the ethereal, unique wines originating from the live volcano that looms over Catania on the eastern shore. Graci, situated on the north slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, is found in an area where viticulture dates back several thousand years. Their vineyards sit at an altitude between 600 and 1,000 meters above sea level. Planting density ranges from 6,000 to 10,000 vines per hectare. Many of the vines are still on original rootstock, ungrafted, having never been affected by the phylloxera scourge thanks to the unique nature of the volcanic soils.
At Graci, young Alberto Aiello Graci remains steadfast in his respect for local traditions as well as the distinct nature of each vintage and only cultivates traditional varieties indigenous to Mount Etna: the red grapes Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, and white grapes Carricante and Catarratto. Intervention of any kind is extremely limited, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They do not use herbicides in order to preserve the unique balance and vital energy of the soil. They do not use barriques, but only the big, upright, wooden casks known as tini and large, well-used wood barrels. Their sole objective is to reflect the personalities of their vineyards and the sublime differences between each and every harvest.

California Whites with Mediterranean Inspiration

Join us every Saturday in July at Verve Wine on Fillmore Street for a summer tasting series with Dan Petroski of Massican, a Napa-based winemaker inspired by the white wines of Friuli, Campania, and beyond.

Each week will feature five Massican wines, plus two additional pours from Dan’s cellar or the Verve selection. Expect bright, aromatic whites with structure and soul - showcasing varieties like Tocai Friulano, Fiano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, interpreted through the lens of California.

A16 will be serving Southern Italian small plates and wood-fired pizza, making this the perfect summer afternoon experience.

Location: Verve Wine, (2358 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tickets: $40 | Limited space available

Tasting Themes

Saturday, July 5th
Northern Italian whites: Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Bianco

Saturday, July 12th
Southern Italian whites: Fiano, Falanghina, Greco di Tufo

Saturday, July 19th
Sauvignon Blanc: Italian, Californian, and beyond

Saturday, July 26th
Old World vs. New World expressions

Join us as we welcome our dear friend Lorenzo Scarpone to A16 Napa, highlighting wines from his home in Abruzzo to within the walls of Pompeii with Bosco Dei Medici ~ a fascinating evening of stories, family, wine and the flavors of summer!

Born and raised on a small farm and vineyard in Abruzzo, Lorenzo Scarpone’s lifelong passion for food and wine began early. After training as a sommelier and co-founding a successful seafood restaurant with his brother, Lorenzo traveled the world as a wine steward before settling in San Francisco.

In 1989, he founded Villa Italia Wines, an import company dedicated to promoting small, artisan Italian wineries. Today, Villa Italia represents over 30 producers from across Italy. A pioneer in elevating Italian wine internationally, Lorenzo was inducted into the Wines of Italy Hall of
Fame in 2015.

Lorenzo also founded the first U.S. chapter of Italy’s @slowfoodusa movement and has led efforts supporting earthquake relief in Abruzzo, health initiatives in San Francisco, and mentoring young Italians in the hospitality industry.

Join us in celebrating a true A16 Family friend

California Whites with Mediterranean Inspiration

Join us every Saturday in July at Verve Wine on Fillmore Street for a summer tasting series with Dan Petroski of Massican, a Napa-based winemaker inspired by the white wines of Friuli, Campania, and beyond.

Each week will feature five Massican wines, plus two additional pours from Dan’s cellar or the Verve selection. Expect bright, aromatic whites with structure and soul - showcasing varieties like Tocai Friulano, Fiano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, interpreted through the lens of California.

A16 will be serving Southern Italian small plates and wood-fired pizza, making this the perfect summer afternoon experience.

Location: Verve Wine, (2358 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tickets: $40 | Limited space available

Tasting Themes

Saturday, July 5th
Northern Italian whites: Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Bianco

Saturday, July 12th
Southern Italian whites: Fiano, Falanghina, Greco di Tufo

Saturday, July 19th
Sauvignon Blanc: Italian, Californian, and beyond

Saturday, July 26th
Old World vs. New World expressions

The Ferry Building is turning 127 - come celebrate with A16 La Pala

Celebrate the birthday of San Francisco’s iconic landmark with a full day of live music, local shopping, and family fun along the waterfront!

July 13, 2025
11 am to 6:30 pm

Register Here

California Whites with Mediterranean Inspiration

Join us every Saturday in July at Verve Wine on Fillmore Street for a summer tasting series with Dan Petroski of Massican, a Napa-based winemaker inspired by the white wines of Friuli, Campania, and beyond.

Each week will feature five Massican wines, plus two additional pours from Dan’s cellar or the Verve selection. Expect bright, aromatic whites with structure and soul - showcasing varieties like Tocai Friulano, Fiano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, interpreted through the lens of California.

A16 will be serving Southern Italian small plates and wood-fired pizza, making this the perfect summer afternoon experience.

Location: Verve Wine, (2358 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tickets: $40 | Limited space available

Tasting Themes

Saturday, July 5th
Northern Italian whites: Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Bianco

Saturday, July 12th
Southern Italian whites: Fiano, Falanghina, Greco di Tufo

Saturday, July 19th
Sauvignon Blanc: Italian, Californian, and beyond

Saturday, July 26th
Old World vs. New World expressions

California Whites with Mediterranean Inspiration

Join us every Saturday in July at Verve Wine on Fillmore Street for a summer tasting series with Dan Petroski of Massican, a Napa-based winemaker inspired by the white wines of Friuli, Campania, and beyond.

Each week will feature five Massican wines, plus two additional pours from Dan’s cellar or the Verve selection. Expect bright, aromatic whites with structure and soul - showcasing varieties like Tocai Friulano, Fiano, Ribolla Gialla, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay, interpreted through the lens of California.

A16 will be serving Southern Italian small plates and wood-fired pizza, making this the perfect summer afternoon experience.

Location: Verve Wine, (2358 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, 94115)
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tickets: $40 | Limited space available

Tasting Themes

Saturday, July 5th
Northern Italian whites: Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Bianco (reserve a spot)

Saturday, July 12th
Southern Italian whites: Fiano, Falanghina, Greco di Tufo

Saturday, July 19th
Sauvignon Blanc: Italian, Californian, and beyond

Saturday, July 26th
Old World vs. New World expressions

A Heritage of Winemaking Since 1385

We are honored to welcome Alessia Antinori to A16 Napa for a memorable evening of wine, food, and friendship. Representing 26 generations of the Antinori family—one of the  most respected names in Italian wine—Alessia brings with her a profound knowledge of both tradition and innovation.  We'll be pouring and offering a range of the Antinori wines by the glass and bottle all evening.

We will be pouring an extensive selection of Antinori wines by the glass, featuring selections from Tuscany, Puglia, and Napa Valley. Expect elegant Sangiovese-based reds, mineral-driven whites from the Apulian coast, and refined expressions from Antica, the family’s Napa estate.

Offering regional menu specials from Tuscany and Puglia to complement these historic wines.