Historic vineyard and winery complex on Montebello Road in Cupertino, settled in 1877 by the Picchetti Family. By 1904, the property had grown to 500 acres, representing one of the major wine estates in the pre-Prohibition Santa Cruz Mountains.

1877: Picchetti family settled the property on Montebello Road

1904: Estate expanded to 500 acres at its peak

Historic significance: The Picchetti winery complex remains as one of the best-preserved examples of early Santa Cruz Mountains wine architecture

Present: The historic winery building and property are preserved as part of Montebello Open Space Preserve

Settled: 1877

Location: Montebello Road, Cupertino

Peak size: 500 acres by 1904

Historic plantings: Traditional Italian and French varietals

The Picchetti estate represents the early Italian immigrant wine culture of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with the family establishing one of the region's significant pre-Prohibition wine operations.

The Picchetti Ranch is now part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, with the historic winery buildings preserved and open to the public. The site includes restored wine cellars and original winery structures from the late 1800s.

• Montebello Road - Historic wine road
• Ridge Vineyards - Nearby on Montebello Road
• Cupertino - Location

• Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - Picchetti Ranch
• Santa Cruz Mountains wine history