Napa winery that rebuilt after fire files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Signorello Estate, an iconic Napa winery that survived the 2017 Atlas fire by rebuilding its tasting room as a subterranean “cave” facility, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection along with seven affiliated entities. The court documents indicate the company believes its liabilities fall between $10 million and $50 million and that the estate holds perishable inventory needing urgent attention. Ray Signorello Jr. financed the $20 million reconstruction largely through insurance proceeds that covered only a quarter of the costs, supplemented by additional financing.

The winery reopened in 2024 with tasting fees markedly higher than the regional average. The bankruptcy filing also mentions a pending foreclosure sale to address outstanding debt, though specific loan amounts are not disclosed.