Del Vino Vineyards
Del Vino Vineyards, located in Northport, brings a touch of Italian heritage to Long Island Wine Country with its century-old family recipes and warm hospitality.
Owners Lisa & Fred Giachetti have infused their Italian heritage into every aspect of Del Vino Vineyards, from their over 100-year-old wine recipes to the welcoming atmosphere of their tasting room. They personally greet guests, sharing insights into winemaking and the history of their beautifully renovated 90-year-old farmhouse. The vineyard offers a comfortable setting with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying their diverse selection of wines by the glass or bottle. All wines are also available for convenient to-go purchases.
Super Tuscan, Red Blend, Cabernet Blend, Reserve Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Muscat-Canelli, Rosé
Location and hours
Del Vino Vineyards is at 29 Norwood Road, Northport, NY 11768, on the North Shore rather than the North or South Fork wine trails. Current hours listed on the site are Wednesday through Sunday; the winery can be reached at 844-DEL VINO. 1
Family winemaking roots
Owners Lisa and Fred Giachetti trace their winemaking style to family recipes from the Italian village of San Leucio dating to the early 1800s. According to the winery's site, the family began making wine for their own table in their Northport home more than two decades before opening Del Vino as a commercial winery. 1
Beyond the tasting room
Del Vino's site lists a Tuscan Room and an Upper Room as named indoor spaces used for private events, alongside a separate reservations system for table service — indicating the property is set up as much for hosted dining and events as for a walk-in tasting room. 1
The San Leucio family recipe
According to the winery's own family-history page, the Giachettis trace their winemaking back to San Leucio, a village in Italy, where the family says King Fernando once favored their wine enough to order special blends fermented for the royal family. The winery describes its winemaking process as having been passed down through the family for the last 100 years. 2
From apple orchard to vineyard
Del Vino sits on a roughly 12-acre Northport property that owners Fred and Lisa Giachetti found in 2010 on a neighbor's advice; the couple originally considered building houses on the land before recognizing its potential for grapevines. The tasting room, a two-story, 3,000-square-foot building with stonework modeled on an Italian villa, broke ground in 2013 on what had been a roughly 90-year-old apple farm, and the winery opened to the public in November 2018. 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What are Del Vino Vineyards's tasting room hours?
- Del Vino Vineyards's tasting room hours vary by season — typically Friday through Sunday during the off-season and daily in summer and harvest. Always check the winery's website before driving out, especially mid-week.
- Do I need a reservation to taste at Del Vino Vineyards?
- Reservations are strongly recommended at Del Vino Vineyards on weekends and during harvest season (September–November). Walk-ins are sometimes accepted on weekdays. Booking ahead also locks in your group size for seated tastings.
- Where is Del Vino Vineyards located?
- Del Vino Vineyards is in Northport, NY, on the North Fork of Long Island. It's an easy stop on most North Fork or Hamptons wine-tasting day trips.
- What wines is Del Vino Vineyards known for?
- Del Vino Vineyards is known for super tuscan, red blend, cabernet blend, reserve pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, riesling, muscat-canelli, rosé. On the tasting menu, ask about their Super Tuscan, Red Blend, Cabernet Blend, and Reserve Pinot Noir.
- How do I get to Del Vino Vineyards from NYC?
- From Manhattan, Del Vino Vineyards is about a 2–2.5 hour drive via the LIE (I-495) to the North Fork, exiting toward Northport. The LIRR reaches nearby Ronkonkoma and Greenport; from there you'll need a car, taxi, or a booked wine tour to reach the tasting room.
- What's the best time of year to visit Del Vino Vineyards?
- Late spring through fall is peak on the North Fork — May and June are quietest with the vines leafing out, July–August is busiest, and September–October harvest brings the best energy in the tasting room. Winter weekends are lower-key with shorter hours; always confirm before making the drive.