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Rosabianca Vineyards

4.6 (93 reviews)
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Closed 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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Matthew L.

Rosabianca Vineyards is a craft vineyard and winery that opened in Northford, Connecticut in 2015. It was founded by Charlie Rosabianca. The roots of the vineyard go back several decades. Charlie's father Andrea Rosabianca immigrated to Connecticut from Amalfi, Italy in the 1950s. He had dreams and aspirations to become a farmer, but with a family to support he was unable to achieve that dream. He instead became a carpenter, but he always had the most beautiful gardens. Beginning in the early 1970s, Charlie took up the hobby of making homemade wine. In 2010, he decided to retire from his job and pursue his dream of opening a winery. In 2012, he and his family purchased a ten acre property in Northford with the hopes of turning it into a vineyard. They planted their first acre of Cayuga grapes in 2014 and by the following year the tasting room had opened to the public. Charlie dedicated the winery to his father (who had passed away in 1997), and all the wines are given Italian names as a tribute to him. In addition to producing wines with estate-grown grapes, Rosabianca also sources grapes from California. Several members of Charlie's family are also involved with the business, including his cousin Maria Calabrese, his daughters, and multiple grandchildren. My wife and I have visited Rosabianca Vineyards multiple times since they opened. They have an excellent repertoire of wines and some even pop up seasonally (I have a soft spot for their Holiday Rosé). Although the winery doesn't distribute, it's no big deal for us because they are just a short drive from our house. The property is beautiful with a nice outdoor patio area, gardens, and beautiful views of the vineyards. My family and I recently stopped by the winery for a visit; it was our first one since the pandemic. The winery recently renovated and made additions to their tasting room. We still opted to sit outside on the patio. We chose this particular day to come because we knew that they had scheduled a pizza truck to come. Sipping some local wine on the patio paired with delicious wood-fired pizza is always a good time! My wife and I ordered and shared a bottle of the winery's "Bianco Rosato": a semi-sweet blend of Gamay and Cayuga grapes that has aromas of watermelon and undertones of cherry, raspberry, and honey. We all had an excellent experience and we plan to return to Rosabianca again and again!

The outdoor seating area.
Paula E.

I visited this vineyard on June 11, 2021. We planned on having dinner at the vineyard, since they advertised that the New Haven Pizza Truck would be there, but it was posted on Instagram that afternoon, that due to a family emergency, the pizza truck wouldn't be there. We saw this post a few hours before we were planning on going, so we picked up some sandwiches from Fabi's Pizza in Wallingford on our way. When we arrived, the hostess offered us a menu for pizza delivery, in case we hadn't seen the post. That was a nice touch, and would have been very useful if we hadn't been aware. We were seated on the patio, which was spacious and surrounded by vines. It was really pretty. The service was very fast, and within minutes we were each served a wine flight. They have a great system, where when you are ready to order again you put up the number and someone comes right over. They have a great variety of wines. I prefer sweeter wines and they do have a nice variety of those. I would definitely visit again, and I've posted their menu and some pictures of the Vineyard.

a platter of meats and olives
Ali R.

This winery is such a cute spot in the middle of nowhere. The outdoor seating is such a great experience (obviously when it's warm out). I don't think there is anything sophisticated I can. I really enjoy this place and I can wait to visit it again. Need to try more of their wine and food options.

This is red wine
Luke E.

What a gem up on a hill this was. We made our way into the tasting room as literally I think the doors opened for the day. Once there, we were summoned upstairs to the tasting room which overlooked the vineyards. It looked like they had quite the outdoor seating setup but it was a tad chilly to dine outdoors that day. A red wine tasting flight turned into a bottle and a well curated meat and cheese plate. Charcuterie is so in right now. So in. At some point we got introduced to the owner by his daughter who was serving us that day. What an awesome family they were. We enjoyed the chit chat with them as we closed down the vineyard tasting room. As we finished off our second bottle, we made our best decision of the day, a to go bottle. It truly was a bad day to be a grape. From one grape to grape another, cheers

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Shannon B.

The wine is some of the better options in the local area of wineries. I highly recommend the Tre Uve. After trying a few options this was the clear winner for me. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy. We had to wait close to 20 mins for a table, but that was our personal choice to do so. Currently they have a 2 hour time limit on table sitting, which is helpful when others are looking to enjoy some time there on a busy day. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Some reviewers have complained about waiting too long for service between drinks, but honestly we didn't have an issue. In the two hours we were there we did have 3 different people service us. I imagine that is to keep the flow going and it was a great team effort by all working. They are very big on sanitation and social distancing practices. I personally didn't like how I wasn't initially asked if I wanted hand sanitizer before getting seated, but rather was made to take a "squirt" before being seated. I carry my own and due to issues currently surfacing about harmful ingredients I would have appreciated being ask with the option to decline and use my own. The only other "downfall" I would call out is the inability to bring you own food. They had a food truck on site, but if someone wasn't in the mood for Mexican you were out of luck. Other wineries in the area allow you to bring your own food and it would be nice if they did as well. All in all I will definitely return. The wine is great and I love the patio atmosphere. I image it'll be really pretty in the fall. And once the construction ceases across the street that will really add to the beauty.

View & wine tasting
Caitlyn H.

This winery is adorable!! The view is absolutely incredible for an afternoon of wine tasting. The owners are so friendly and welcoming and will gladly spend the afternoon chatting with you. We got two wine samplers and loved them both. They also sometimes have a wood-burning pizza oven station available, and I definitely recommend it! We got a balsamic one and it was soooo good.

Tricia B.

I agree with another review's assessment that Rosabianca is much prettier in person then on the road. They have an indoor and outdoor tasting area, with lots of tables outdoors on the patio. Parking can be a little interesting, if the general lot is full cars start to park on a more rugged, grassy area where getting in and out can be a little tight. The barista was very friendly and responsive to the needs of the customers, particularly the chatty ones who really enjoyed their wine!

Ashwin S.

One of my favorite vineyards in the area, family owned, great wine, very friendly people, nice cozy ambience for tasting and beautiful outdoor seating. $11 for wine tasting that included 4 different wine + 1 choice of yours including the glass. They have sufficient indoor seating as well and beautiful outdoor seatings. I'd definitely pick the outdoor, not the greatest of the greatest views, but very soothing. They also serve wine slushie at the outdoor bar. I am definitely coming back here, love it!

Alexis L.

This is a hidden gem! I found this place on Yelp when my family and I were passing through the area. It was super cute and small in the upstairs of a little barn/home. We went when it was cold out but it was warm enough to sit outside bundled up and enjoy the view. The owners were so nice too. We drove an RV in and they let us park it on the property. As a girl who loves wine, I highly recommend!

Jenn K.

Spent a lovely afternoon for Mother's Day. The staff was super friendly. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our time. The wines were delicious and they had a good truck. We brought our own snacks and never felt rushed.

Seating area around back
Julie F.

Charming, lovely vineyard! Rosabianca was so beautiful and had such a nice atmosphere I felt like I was in Italy! I got the sweet wine flight which was delicious. Service was prompt and the staff was very friendly and attentive. I feel like this place is a hidden gem. We enjoyed a bite to eat from the food truck on site which was also wonderful (check out my review for Get Stuffed Food Truck.) I can't wait to come back to Rosabianca Vineyards!

Christina A.

Had the chance to swing by one of my new favorite vineyards for a bottle! Rosabianca vineyards is a family owned vineyard in Northford CT. Their signature white wine, the dolce gocce, is one of my favorite wines in CT and has the smoothest taste and flavor. Definitely one of my top 10 faves, so go check them out!

Wine slushee!
Kate C.

I have always wanted to stop here and from the road it does not look nearly as amazing & beautiful as it really is. The vineyards are beautifully laid out with natural wood as the posts & trellises for the grapes. There is this amazing tree that spreads shade over a gorgeous large stone patio with multitudes if seating options, a lower outdoor patio with more seating. Music playing, various wines, wine slushees, water & other beverages also available. Food trucks are a frequent occurrence and we came the afternoon of Melly P's panini truck which was a heavenly combo with our wine. Many people go all out bringing cheeses, fruits, tablecloths, candles etc to enhance their experience even more. There was also the gambit of patrons young to old, families to seniors, a great way to spend an afternoon or evening in the weekend.

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Beautiful setting. Nice and breezy on the hill. Opens at 4. Wine is fantastic! We liked the Rose. Pizza truck was very convenient, & good!

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Are pets allowed in the outdoor seating area?

I highly doubt it. They have a lot of rules and are very snooty!

Can you bring your own food/ picnic here?

Unfortunately no 😔

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My personal favorites were the Tre Uve which is a great red wine, and the Vino del Nonno which would be perfect for a winter wine.

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