About Us
We’re Gabi Pizano and Jon DeLuca — partners in life and in the vineyard.
What began as a shared love of food, wine, and the outdoors grew into a commitment to farming, nurturing the vineyard, and respecting the land that inspires every bottle.
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, carrying lessons from one season to the next. That rhythm has taught us balance, trust, and gratitude—qualities reflected in every bottle.
For us, winemaking goes far beyond what’s in the glass. Each pour holds the 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 connection to wine began around the table.
For Gabi, it was through daily, made-from-scratch family meals, where food and wine were part of every conversation. For Jon, it developed through large Italian family gatherings, where cooking, sharing meals, and wine were at the center of life. These early experiences shaped how we think about wine—as something meant to accompany food, conversation, and time together.
Travel through Europe, particularly the Champagne region, deepened our understanding of farming, terroir, and wine production—and inspired our desire to create our own wines that tell a story of the land and the people who nurture it.
These wines are dedicated to our grandparents, whose love of family, food, and wine laid the foundation for everything we do.
Each pour is an invitation to slow down, connect, and savor the moment.
The Farm
Home in the Hills of Statesville
The vineyard is located in the hills of Statesville, North Carolina, where the growing season and local conditions guide our farming decisions.
We believe wine quality begins in the vineyard. Our focus is on soil health, vine balance, and practices that support long-term productivity.
We use regenerative farming methods, including integrating sheep into the vineyard to manage vegetation and reduce the need for mechanical and chemical inputs.
Seasonal work, routine maintenance, and observation shape how the farm operates day to day.
This is a working farm and our primary place of work.
Our Approach
Good Wine is Grown
After harvest, our role is to preserve what was grown in the vineyard.
We keep cellar practices straightforward so the fruit can express itself without excessive intervention. Fermentations are allowed to proceed naturally, and wines are given time to develop.
“Wine is made in the vineyard, and what happens in the cellar is ancillary at most and irrelevant at best.” -Peter Hahn, Clos de la Meslerie
Our goal is to make wines that tell the story of the vineyard, the season, and the care we put into every vine.
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