Alessandro Conterno from Poderi Aldo Conterno, grandson of Aldo Conterno, will be on site to share bottles from the renowned Piemonte cellar.

Live from Inglenook, It’s Ana Gasteyer!

Ana Gasteyer, star of Broadway's “Once Upon A Mattress”, “Wicked” (Elphaba), and television and film's "Saturday Night Live", "Wine Country", and "Mean Girls" joins Broadway and Vine for an evening of stories and songs at Inglenook with reception wines by Inglenook and dinner reception by Chef Yosuke Machida of A16.

Tickets sold and available through Broadway and Vine. 

When we think of Lombardia, we think of Franciacorta and of Cantina Le Marchesine, a small and innovative wine estate that is one of the most prestigious in its league in the Lombardy region.

The excellent Franciacorta producing job is something the Biatta family passes on from one generation to the next. Giovanni Biatta, the forefather of “Le Marchesine”, acquired in 1985 the first three hectares in the Franciacorta area.

For at least five generations, the family has nurtured its one and only true passion: wine excellence.

Under the expert guidance of his father Giovanni, Loris Biatta with his children Alice and Andrea, now take care of the vineyard and the cellar. From its initial three hectares, the company vineyard has extended reaching 47 hectares, registered in the DOC and DOCG lists.

On 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, join us in welcoming Andrea Biatta to A16 Napa, sharing bottles and stories from the family cellars …

When we think of Lombardia, we think of Franciacorta and of Cantina 𝐋𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞, a small and innovative wine estate that is one of the most prestigious in its league in the Lombardy region.

The excellent Franciacorta producing job is something the Biatta family passes on from one generation to the next. Giovanni Biatta, the forefather of “Le Marchesine”, acquired in 1985 the first three hectares in the Franciacorta area.

For at least five generations, the family has nurtured its one and only true passion: wine excellence.

Under the expert guidance of his father Giovanni, Loris Biatta with his children Alice and Andrea, now take care of the vineyard and the cellar. From its initial three hectares, the company vineyard has extended reaching 47 hectares, registered in the DOC and DOCG lists.

On 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏, join us in welcoming Andrea Biatta to A16 Napa, sharing bottles and stories from the family cellars …

An Evening with Penfolds at A16 Napa

Join us for a special night with Penfolds and Winemaker Andrew Baldwin, who will be on hand pouring and sharing stories from his 38 years crafting some of Penfolds’ most celebrated wines.

Born and raised in South Australia’s Eden Valley, Andrew has shaped vintages across the globe—most recently leading Penfolds’ California collaborations. Enjoy exceptional wines by the glass, Southern Italian-inspired A16 pairings, and a few playful nods to Australian cuisine. With A16 Napa co-founder Kitty Oestlien, an Aussie herself, this evening brings a true taste of Australia to Napa—a one-night celebration of craftsmanship, heritage, and discovery.

On Sunday, October 19, we are excited to welcome Cantina 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢 to A16 Rockridge for an evening of Sicilian flavors from the slopes of Mount Etna.

Vintner Ciro Biondi will be on site to share stories and insights of the family estate.

Ciro Biondi’s family has owned vineyards on the southern side of Mt. Etna since at least 1800, and first sold bottled wine under their label a century ago. Ciro, an architect by training, and his wife Stef began their wine making journey in 1999, cultivating three vineyards near the small town of Trecastagni, using the family’s old stone palmento. The steep terraces that make up each of Ciro’s three vineyards are iconic. Immediately you have a sense you’ve been here before, but of course it’s only through images you’ve stumbled upon in years past. Like most of Etna the black volcanic soil is evident, falling through your hands like sand when you pick it up. Toward the very top of the steep terraces the soil and rocks turn a Mars-like red. Ciro’s discovered the need to limit his input into the winemaking decisions and do everything he can to let the place speak as honestly as possible, with the very lightest touch. As Ciro reminds us, nature is so much more powerful than he is; his best work over the years has come from recognizing that truth.

Biondi’s cellar and three single vineyards are on the south-east slope of Etna. Despite the regions of Passopisciaro and Terre Nere in the North garnering a bit more attention, historically the south side was better known than the north. South Etna tends to produce wines that are more subtle, more Pinot-like, than its Northern counterparts, and are often paler in color. The microclimate, unique to the foothills of this region of Etna, coupled with the diversity of its sandy, mineral-rich volcanic soil make Biondi’s wines a compelling contribution to one of the most intriguing wine regions of Italy - if not the world.

30 Top Restaurants, a 4-course feast and one unforgettable Evening

Join Foodwise for our most important night of the year, bringing together farmers, chefs, and change makers⁠ in supporting a fair, regenerative, and delicious food future. At Sunday Supper: A Farm to City Feast, you’ll enjoy an abundant walkaround reception and elegant seated four-course dinner at San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building, showcasing the freshest fall produce from Foodwise’s Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market. Support local farms, community food access, and youth education, and do it deliciously.

Opening Reception

Kick off the night with hors d’oeuvres, hand-crafted drinks, and a behind-the-scenes peek at the action-packed kitchen.

Four-Course Feast

Gather in the Grand Hall as the city’s top chefs present unforgettable menus using the season’s bounty, paired with specially selected California wines.

Live Auction

Take home one-of-a-kind packages such as exquisite private dinners with acclaimed chefs, luxurious getaways, and exclusive food experiences.

A Gala for a Cause

Proceeds provide vital funds for Foodwise farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs like Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens, which empower the next generation of healthy eaters. This event also supports our treasured restaurant community, and a portion of your ticket price will underwrite food and labor costs for each participating restaurant.

Participating Restaurants

A16 • Abacá • Acquerello & Sorella • Azalina’s • Aziza • b. Patisserie • Bar Sprezzatura • Californios • Che Fico • Collina • Delfina • Hilda and Jesse • Jaji • Mägo • Nari & Kin Khao • Nightbird • Nisei • Nopa • Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events • Perbacco • Piglet & Co • Pomet • Reem’s California • Rich Table • Saison Restaurant • Sobre Mesa & alaMar Dominican Kitchen • Sorrel Restaurant • Terrene • Tiya • Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Café • The Vault Steakhouse • Zuni Café • More to come!

On October 14, join us for an evening in Alto Adige, as we welcome Weingut Manincor, a 400+ year old family estate and modern cellar with sweeping views of Lake Kaltern in South Tyrol’s Alto Adige region.

With 50 hectares of grape growing areas, the Manincor estate in Caldaro is one of the largest in all of Alto Adige - and also one with the richest traditions: grapes have been grown here for more than four hundred years, a tradition Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg continues into today 🌿

On October 13, join us for an evening in Alto Adige, as we welcome Weingut Manincor, a 400+ year old family estate and modern cellar with sweeping views of Lake Kaltern in South Tyrol’s Alto Adige region.

With 50 hectares of grape growing areas, the Manincor estate in Caldaro is one of the largest in all of Alto Adige - and also one with the richest traditions: grapes have been grown here for more than four hundred years, a tradition Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg continues into today 🌿

Italian Wine Culture's Influence on Northern California

A guided tasting experience and exploration led by Shelley Lindgren, featuring Italian varietals grown in Northern California, paired with beautiful grazing boards and thoughtful conversation.

Coastal Italian wines and Mendocino-grown Italian varieties will be explored side by side, paired with local and Italian cheeses, charcuterie, and bites by A16 — a closing toast to the shared resources and inspirations that bring together A16 and The Inn at Newport Ranch.

Where The Mendocino Coast Meets The Heart Of Southern Italy

On Saturday, October 11, join us for a one-of-a-kind dinner at The Inn at Newport Ranch on Northern California’s rugged Mendocino Coast.

The evening will commence with epic views and apertivi at Council Bluff, leading into an intimate, communal dinner for 40 guests where the true collaboration and the creative spirit of our community take center stage.

Chef Yosuke's Japanese lineage and masterful approach with Southern Italian cuisine weaves harmoniously with Chefs Adam and Nick's inventive and soulful foraged coastal dishes.

We'll wrap the evening in the magic touch guests come to expect when dining at A16 with Shelley's whimsical Italian wine pairings and storytelling.

5:00-6:00PM Sunset Aperitivi at Council Bluff
Toast the golden hour with Italian cocktails, seafood bites, and unforgettable views.

6:15–9:00 PM Seated Coastal Italian Wine Dinner
Six-course dinner featuring wine pairings from A16’s cellar and local producers.

What's included - Italian cocktails, seafood bites, six-course dinner with wine, tax & gratuity

Wood-Fired Pizza Class & Family-Style Lunch
Join us for a coastal edition of A16's signature pizza-making class with Chef Yosuke and a family-style lunch. Create your own pizza with guidance from A16’s expert team, made in the wood-fired oven - an experiential fusion of land, sea, and Italy. 

Join us for the Sprouts Chef Training Gala - A Taste of Italy, an evening celebrating the power of mentorship, culinary artistry, and youth transformation.

This evening brings together award-winning chefs, top restaurateurs, philanthropists, and industry leaders to support and celebrate Sprouts’ mission—equipping underserved youth with the skills and opportunities to rise from hardship through careers in the culinary arts. This year’s gala honors Italian heritage and cuisine, featuring an extraordinary lineup of renowned Bay Area chefs preparing a multi-course menu inspired by Italy’s regional traditions.

Attendees will enjoy welcome bubbles + bites followed by a 4-course dinner program led by chefs Thomas McNaughton & Ryan Pollnow of Flour + Water with honored guests, sommelier pairings by Shelley Lindgren of A16, and live auction by Liam Mayclem.

Proceeds support the culinary training and job placement for Bay Area youth in need.

Laura Di Battista from Castellina in Chianti leads this family estate focusing on organic Sangiovese and select Merlot from high-elevation vineyards. Tuscan-inspired dishes will be paired to showcase these wines’ elegance and structure.

Jacopo di Battista from Cantina Querceto di Castellina will be on site to share stories and insights of the family estate.

Daniele Dinoia will be on site pouring from the Villa Guelpa cellars and sharing stories of the family’s estate in the heart of Alto Piemonte.

Villa Guelpa is located in the village of Lessona, in the province of Biella at the foot of the wonderful mountain range of the Alps and near Monte Rosa and the Aosta Valley.

Experience Calabria’s pastoral Mediterranean paradise with Naomi Calbucci of Ceraudo.

Focused on indigenous grapes, the lineup includes the 2022 Petelia Bianco (Mantonica, Greco Bianco), 2021 Grisara Bianco (Pecorello), and 2021 Nana Rosso (Galioppo, Magliocco). Regional Calabrian Dishes will celebrate Calabria’s vibrant terroir and fresh coastal flavors.

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