Amador vineyard estate includes pool, wine cave on 25 acres in Sierra foothills

On 25 acres in Amador County’s Shenandoah wine country, a three-story estate with its own vineyard, tasting room and wine cave is on the market for $3.9 million.

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The Di Stasio Vineyards estate at 10786 Shenandoah Road in Plymouth is listed with four bedrooms and four full bathrooms, pairing a substantial Sierra foothills home with working winery infrastructure.

Listing agent Kristina Agustin of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty said the land carries a deeper local lineage than most lifestyle properties that change hands in California wine regions.

“This estate is a true reflection of the history, heritage, and lifestyle that define California’s Shenandoah Valley AVA in Amador County,” Agustin said in an email. “Set in the heart of one of California’s premier wine regions, the property has remained in the same family for five generations, with roots dating back to the late 1800s.”

Di Stasio Vineyards ties its story to the early-1900s wave of Italian immigration that helped shape Amador County’s Shenandoah Valley. The winery says the property was part of the original Esola Ranch, acquired in 1911 by Italian immigrant Giacomo Esola, then carried forward through the Esola/Lavezzo family before the Di Stasio name entered the lineage through marriage.

Today, fourth-generation growers John and Michelle Di Stasio continue farming the broader 108-acre vineyard, alongside their daughter and son-in-law.

Agustin framed the setting as a living snapshot of the Sierra foothills’ agricultural backbone — a landscape shaped over generations by ranching, farming and, eventually, vineyards.

The listing places the estate just minutes from downtown Plymouth, a small but increasingly well-known base camp for tasting rooms in the Shenandoah Valley AVA. The broader draw is that this part of the foothills can offer a wine-country lifestyle without the traffic and price tags of Napa and Sonoma.

The 5,300-square-foot home reads “wine country” starting at the curb. The stately residence is set amid manicured grounds, with broad views that paint the property as a vineyard estate rather than just a large rural home.

Inside, the main level is arranged for both everyday living and hosting, with a grand entry and soaring ceilings, a formal dining room, an office and a spacious primary suite. The kitchen has been remodeled with a high-end, gourmet feel — a center island, upgraded finishes, and windows keeping the vineyard in the frame.

Out back, the property shifts from residential to resort-like. An expansive patio anchors the entertaining area with a built-in barbecue and pizza oven, along with a pool and a waterfall feature that turns the yard into a destination during foothill summers.

But the true differentiator is that the estate isn’t simply near wineries — it is built to function like one.

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A detached Di Stasio tasting room is described in marketing materials as a centerpiece space, with a striking white-stone accent wall, abundant natural light, and a picture window positioned to frame the vineyard beyond. Nearby, a separate catering-style kitchen is set up to support events and tastings.

On its website, Di Stasio describes its brand as rooted in Italian tradition — hospitality, simplicity and “rustic elegance” — with a tasting room inspired by the architecture of Puglia and an emphasis on shared food-and-wine experiences.

The winery also points to the Shenandoah Valley appellation’s deep, mineral-rich soils and warm, dry summers as a key reason the region can produce premium fruit, including grapes associated with Italy, Spain/Portugal and France, while still supporting California heritage varieties such as zinfandel and mission. Di Stasio adds that the property is recognized by the Historic Vineyard Society as a historic California vineyard and that many of its wines are produced “from vineyard to bottle.”

The listing describes an earthy wine cave, along with large outbuildings and a seasonal creek. An owner could treat it as a private retreat, venture into small-scale wine production, host private events or pursue some combination of all of the above.

Agustin said the vineyard itself is a major part of that flexibility.

“This luxury vineyard estate offers an exceptional blend of lifestyle, history, and income-producing potential,” she said. “One of its most distinctive features is the vineyard itself, planted with 10 different grape varietals, providing remarkable flexibility for boutique winemaking, estate wine production, or premium grape sales.”

Agustin points to the surrounding landscape.

“Surrounded by historic vineyards, including vines dating back to 1912, the estate embodies the traditions brought to the region by Italian immigrants who valued family, hard work, and gathering around the table,” she said.

In practical terms, it translates into a home and grounds designed for indoor-outdoor flow.

“The residence is designed for indoor-outdoor living, with beautifully hand-laid flagstone patios, expansive lawns, and multiple gathering spaces that take advantage of the area’s refreshing Delta breezes,” Agustin said. “Whether hosting intimate dinners, private celebrations, vineyard weddings, or large family gatherings, the estate offers an extraordinary backdrop for entertaining.”

At nearly $3.9 million, the listing sits at the higher end of the Amador County market, but it’s not priced as a conventional luxury home. It’s priced as a compound — and a property that blends residential architecture with vineyard acreage and event-ready amenities, wrapped in a piece of local history.

“This one of the most distinctive luxury estates in the Sierra Foothills,” Agustin said.

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