July 11, 2016

Bello Family Vineyards Rutherford estate property set for bankruptcy auction

Amid court allegations of fraud and financial misdeeds, the multi-million-dollar Rutherford estate owned by Southern California contractor Michael Ru Bello and his family is scheduled to be auctioned August 4.

The residential property — still known as the Bello Family Vineyards — is located at 8424 Saint Helena Highway south of Rutherford and adjacent to St. Supery Winery. The 5,710 sqft house has 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths. It sits on 5 acres which includes approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

The property will be sold in an online, sealed bid auction conducted by Premiere Estates Auction Company in cooperation with its partner company, WorldBid Auction Services.