Orinoco Rainforest
Alto Ventuari’s story began with its founders, Otto and Laura Moreira. Born in Venezuela, the Moreiras trained as physicians and had the opportunity to work in the Alto Ventuari, a watershed just north of the Amazon River. The Alto Ventuari is a magical place renowned for its beauty and ecological complexity; this respect for the natural environments we call home shines through in everything the Moreiras do at Alto Ventuari.
From Venezuela to Napa
Upon finishing their residencies in Venezuela, Otto and Laura traveled the world, putting down roots in Vancouver, Barcelona, Aruba, and New York before settling down in Napa in 2015. By living in these diverse areas, Otto and Laura had the chance to try different grape varieties and to refine their taste for undiscovered wines.
Getting to Know the Napa Landscape
Otto and Laura settled their family in the heart of Napa Valley — the perfect place to raise their family and to indulge their passion for elevated wines. The Moreiras are active members of the Napa vineyard community, in addition to discovering new wineries farther afield in Sonoma, Central California, and Oregon.
OTTO & LAURA PICTURED WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
Alto Ventuari, est. 2023
Alto Ventuari is the culmination of Otto and Laura’s dream of bringing the world quality Californian wines farmed with integrity and sustainability in mind. Otto and Laura’s generous spirit and passion for life is ingrained in everything they do at Alto Ventuari, and they can’t wait to have you be a part of the Ventuari family of partners.