House of Domenico is a family-owned and operated hospitality group that includes a Cal-Italian winery & vineyards, an Osteria, two tasting rooms, and a full-service event production company that operates across two vibrant spaces in Northern California.
CALIFORNIA INGREDIENTS · FAMILY TRADITION · ITALIAN HOSPITALITY
The Osteria at our San Carlos location is a restaurant and tasting room where vintage style meets contemporary spirit and Italian hospitality.
Restaurant Hours
Mon – Tue
CLOSED
Wed – Fri
5PM—9PM
Sat
5PM—9PM
Sun
11AM—6PM
Brunch
Sat
11AM—3PM
Sun
11AM—3PM
We dream big, take risks,
and swing for the fences.
1955
Dominick (Domenico in Italian) was introduced to these traditions by his Nonno (grandfather), Domenico Giovinazzo in New York in 1955. In the basement of their home was a wine press that Nonno showed Dominick, passing down from one generation to another the love of handcrafting wine.
1977
Dominick, a licensed real estate broker, starts Aqua View Realty in Seaside Heights, NJ focusing on sales, rentals and real estate development.
1979
Dominick’s brother introduces him to Gloria. They went out to dinner and dancing…and fell in love on the dance floor. Dominick hired Gloria as the company’s bookkeeper, and the rest is history.
1982
Dominick and Gloria are married with their reception held at the Shadowbrook Restaurant in Shrewsbury, NJ
1990
Dominick opens the Bacchus School of Wine, the first commercial winemaking school in New Jersey, where anyone who wanted to learn the art of winemaking could make a barrel. Dominick later franchises this concept and launches five Bacchus locations throughout New Jersey.
1997
The Chirichillo family moves to Northern California where Dominick’s passion for winemaking takes him from amateur competitions on the East Coast to commercial status. The move enabled Dominick to choose his grapes personally from select vineyards in Napa Valley, Sonoma’s Central Coast, Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, Amador County and the Lodi District.
2000
Dominick plants his own 8-acre Sierra Foothills vineyard in Amador County, taking a hands-on role in grape growing. He practices sustainable farming, producing Estate Syrah and Primitivo. His passion shows in crafting limited-production Cal-Italia wines like Barbera, Sangiovese, and Aglianico.
2004
Dominick and Gloria purchase a building in San Carlos, CA, and begin renovations. Domenico Winery and Bacchus Winemaking Club are born in 2004, sharing their passion for wine. The club lets members create custom wines, with over 300,000 cases made by amateur winemakers across both coasts.
2005
On Mother’s Day weekend, Domenico releases its first commercial wine. Now an award-winning urban winery in San Carlos, it offers tastings, wine clubs, blending sessions, cooking classes, and custom bottling experiences through Bacchus Winemaking Club.
2019
A new Domenico is born. 2017 – 2019 a major renovation takes place inside and out, creating separate spaces for events, dining and tasting. The Osteria at Domenico opens as a beautiful, playful eatery and wine bar, designed by Gloria. Inspired by the tradition of Italian Osterie, the restaurant offers timeless fare such as cicchetti (small plates), pizza from the Osteria’s stone hearth pizza oven, casual bites, salads, pastas, entrées, wine, and espresso – along with a to-go menu.
2022
The stage is set! Construction begins on a 6,500 sq. ft. tasting room and event venue in Amador. The first floor features a farmhouse vibe with modern touches—stone, whitewashed wood, brass, a 9-ft fireplace, and Brazilian Quartzite. Upstairs includes bridal suites and mezzanine balconies.
2024
The spring marks the opening of their second tasting room – Domenico Winery – Amador County, a vineyard, tasting room and event space. With its beautiful setting nestled into the hills of Amador County, Domenico Winery becomes a destination winery for parties, family gatherings and weddings of all sizes.
Fermented and aged in barrels, our rich and creamy Santa Cruz Chardonnay showcases aromas of poached pear, apple, butterscotch, and sweet lemon curd, with a blast of toasty hazelnut and a hint of spice on the palate.
Vintage: 2023
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winemaker: Dominick Chirichillo
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains
Cases Produced: 253
Release Date: May 2025
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 14.6%
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
This 100% Syrah is made from grapes grown from Dominick’s own vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. With a complex bouquet of ripe plum, blackberry, and clove, intertwined with dark chocolate, dried herbs, and a hint of white pepper. This full-bodied wine can withstand a hearty meal like lamb chops and veal.
Vintage: 2020
Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Winemaker: Dominick Chirichillo
Appellation: Amador County
Vineyards: Vintage Estates – Dominick’s Vineyards
Cases Produced: 219
Release Date: August 2024
Composition: 100% Syrah
Alcohol: 15.3%
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
Our California Barbera has harmonious aromas and flavors of red currant, blackberry, nutmeg, and spice. This is a medium bodied wine with a bright acidity on the palate that complements rich and fatty comfort foods.
Vintage: 2020
Varietal: Barbera
Winemaker: Dominick Chirichillo
Appellation: Lodi
Cases Produced: 323
Release Date: August 2024
Composition: 90% Barbera – 8% Petite Sirah – 2% Primitivo
Alcohol: 14.7%
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
An overhead view of a round, soft-ripened cheese with a white bloomy rind, cut into wedges and placed on crinkled parchment paper.
From intimate birthday dinners, to high-energy corporate mixers, and showstopping weddings, Domenico delivers unforgettable events with standout wine, seamless execution, and unmistakable style. With two distinct locations—one in an urban setting, one in wine country—our spaces set the scene, and our team brings the magic of Italian hospitality.
WEDDINGS
SOCIAL EVENTS
CORPORATE EVENTS
FUNDRAISERS
Join our wine club for an array of special perks and exclusive events.
From live music nights to seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening at Domenico. Keep your eye on our website, social media, or sign up to receive our monthly newsletter to stay in-the-know about upcoming events.
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