About Us
What started as a shared dream has become a way of life.
We’re Gabi Pizano and Jon DeLuca, a husband and wife team who traded city noise for open fields and endless skies. What we found in the soil changed everything.
Our vineyard is built on patience, family, and a deep respect for the land. Each day begins with the steady work of caring for the vines and ends with the quiet satisfaction of seeing how far they’ve come. The rhythm of the seasons has taught us more about balance, trust, and gratitude than we ever expected.
Every season brings something new to learn, and each bottle we make reflects the care and joy that goes into it. For us, winemaking goes far beyond what’s in the glass. Each bottle holds stories shared around the table, the hands that helped shape it, and the
land that continues to inspire us.
Meet the Makers
Meet the Makers
Gabi Pizano & Jon Deluca
Our story begins at the table. We both grew up with an appreciation for good food and
good company. Gabi learned it from her mother’s from-scratch dinners and her father’s
thoughtful pairings, and Jon found it through his love of craft and curiosity about how
things are made.
Traveling through Europe deepened our shared passion for wine and the land that
shapes it. We explored vineyards, shared meals, and discovered how a simple pour can carry the heart of a place. A visit to Champagne planted the dream of creating our own
wines.
Jon has always felt most at home outdoors. What began as curiosity turned into a love
for soil, growth, and the steady rhythm of vineyard life. That mix of heart and hard work became the oundation of Pizano – DeLuca Family Vineyards. Today, every vine reflects our vision to create wines that tell the story of our land and the people who care for it.
Each pour is an invitation to slow down, connect, and savor the moment.
The farm
Home in the Hills of Statesville
Tucked among the quiet hills of Statesville, our vineyard grows in step with the seasons. The mornings start early, often with dew still clinging to the vines and the soft hum of life all around us. Each row is cared for by hand, shaped by patience and the rhythm of the land.
We’ve learned that great wine begins long before it reaches the glass. It starts in healthy soil, in sunlight that moves across the fields, and in the daily work that connects us to this place. From the sheep grazing between the rows to the changing colors of the vines, the farm has a life of its own that keeps us grounded and
grateful.
This land is where our family learns, works, and grows together, building something lasting with every season.
Our Approach
Where Time and Nature Work Together
Once the grapes leave the vineyard, our focus turns to patience, precision, and trust in the process. Every choice we make — from when to harvest to how long each wine rests — is shaped by the belief that less can often do more.
In the cellar, we keep things simple and intentional. Fermentation unfolds aturally, and the wine is given time to find its balance. This slower pace lets each bottle hold nto the character of the fruit and the story of the season it came from.
Our hope is that every wine we make feels genuine and grounded, a reflection of the land, the work, and the care that went into it.
