DiBella Winery is a small, fairly new winery in the rural town of Woolwich on land that the DiBella Family has farmed since 1925. The DiBellas are fourth generation farmers. They grow many other crops besides grapes. While they are waiting for their new tasting room to be completed (across the street from their farmhouse), they have been utilizing a large tent to serve as their tasting room. This has not stopped them from attracting visitors with their wine, hospitality and warmth. Will takes care of the grapes and winemaking but continues to work part-time as a lab analyst. Julie takes care of the tastings, paperwork and inventory. Despite this heavy load, she enjoys making baked goods and sweet treats and sometimes offers these to supplement the wine tastings. Julie and Will have two daughters, who help fill up their “spare time.”
DiBella Winery makes three dry white wines: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Traminette. Their dry reds include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. DiBella also produces two sweeter wines: Lemon Pomegranate and Raspberry Merlot (an interesting and enjoyable blend).
Don’t let the tent tasting room keep you away. Under the tent is a free wine tasting with comfortable seating and there are often home-made snacks, as well. Try their Chardonnay or their Cabernet Franc. Care for something a bit sweeter? Try their Raspberry Merlot.
Wine tastings are available on most Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. They are closed from January until April. Check their website for more up-to-date information.
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