DiBella Winery

DiBella Winery is a family-owned winery in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The business developed from a family produce and grain farm that had operated since 1925. Although the farm has older agricultural roots, the winery’s viticultural history began in 2002, when the family planted its first vineyard. DiBella began selling wine in 2010 and opened a tasting room in 2012, establishing a direct-to-consumer presence in southern New Jersey. The winery is situated within the Outer Coastal Plain American Viticultural Area, a large coastal plain appellation whose sandy, well-drained soils and moderate maritime influence support a range of grape varieties. DiBella cultivates approximately four acres of grapes and produces about 250 cases of wine annually, making it a small-scale producer focused on local agricultural identity rather than national volume distribution. Its grape-wine portfolio includes wines made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot gris, and Traminette. In addition to conventional grape wines, DiBella produces fruit wines using cherries and raspberries, giving the winery a broader and more regionally oriented range than a producer limited to traditional vinifera bottlings. The available reference material does not identify specific branded labels, reserve programs, awards, or proprietary wine names. DiBella operates under a New Jersey farm winery license issued by the state Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. That license framework permits qualified farm wineries to produce up to 50,000 U.S. gallons of wine annually, maintain as many as 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship limited quantities to consumers in and outside New Jersey, subject to applicable rules. DiBella is also a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. The available material states that it is not a member of the Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association. The winery’s positioning is therefore grounded in family agriculture, local New Jersey wine production, tasting-room hospitality, and a mix of grape and fruit wines. Its scale, farm-winery license, and association membership place it within New Jersey’s regional winery ecosystem. No evidence in the supplied material indicates public listing, ownership by a larger beverage group, substantial international operations, or a significant presence beyond the United States.

DiBella Winery is rooted in a family produce and grain farm established in 1925 in southern New Jersey. The family’s agricultural background preceded the winery by many decades and provided the land-based foundation for its later move into viticulture and wine production. The supplied reference material does not identify the individual family members who founded or currently manage the enterprise. The winery’s vineyard phase began in 2002, when the first grapevines were planted. This marked a transition from the farm’s earlier produce and grain activities toward a diversified agricultural model incorporating wine grapes. The vineyard covers approximately four acres and is located in the Outer Coastal Plain American Viticultural Area, a recognized New Jersey wine-growing region. The site’s regional setting supports a variety of grape types, including both red and white cultivars. DiBella started selling wine in 2010. This commercial launch transformed the vineyard project into an operating winery and introduced the family’s production to consumers. The winery subsequently opened a tasting room in 2012, adding an on-site hospitality and direct-sales function. The tasting room gave the business a physical venue for visitors to experience its wines and connected the winery more directly with the local tourism and agricultural economy. The production range includes wines made from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot gris, and Traminette grapes. DiBella also makes fruit wines from cherries and raspberries. This combination reflects the winery’s connection to a diversified farm and broadens its offerings beyond standard grape-based wines. The available source describes production at approximately 250 cases per year, indicating a boutique scale. DiBella holds a farm winery license from the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Under the license framework described in the reference material, a qualifying winery may produce up to 50,000 U.S. gallons annually, operate up to 15 off-premises sales rooms, and ship up to 12 cases to consumers in state or out of state, subject to relevant legal requirements. The license provides a regulatory basis for production and direct sales but does not indicate that DiBella operates at the maximum permitted capacity. The winery is a member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association, linking it to New Jersey’s broader wine industry and promotional network. The reference material specifically notes that DiBella is not a member of the Outer Coastal Plain Vineyard Association. No supplied sources document acquisitions, changes in ownership, public-market activity, major controversies, national expansion, or international distribution. On the available evidence, DiBella remains an independent, family-associated New Jersey winery whose identity is built around local farming, small-batch production, tasting-room hospitality, and regional wine culture.

• 2012

  Tasting room opened

  [1]DiBella Wineryen.wikipedia.org

  The winery opened a tasting room, expanding its direct-to-consumer and visitor-facing operations.

• 2010

  Wine sales began

  [1]DiBella Wineryen.wikipedia.org

  DiBella began commercial sales of its wines.

• 2002

  First vineyard planted

  [1]DiBella Wineryen.wikipedia.org

  The family planted its first vineyard, beginning DiBella’s transition into grape growing and wine production.

• 1925

  Family farm established

  [1]DiBella Wineryen.wikipedia.org

  The DiBella family’s produce and grain farming operation dates to 1925, providing the agricultural foundation for the later winery.

A small, family-owned New Jersey farm winery emphasizing locally grown grapes, fruit wines, tasting-room sales, and regional agricultural heritage.

• Wine

  Grape wines

  DiBella produces wines from a range of grape varieties grown or processed within its New Jersey winery operation. The documented varieties include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot gris, and Traminette. Together they cover red, white, and aromatic wine styles and reflect the diversity possible within the Outer Coastal Plain AVA. Specific labels, blends, vintages, and reserve offerings are not identified in the available source material.

• Fruit wine

  Cherry and raspberry fruit wines

  In addition to grape wines, DiBella makes fruit wines from cherries and raspberries. These products extend the winery’s portfolio into fruit-based beverages and are consistent with its roots in a diversified family farm. The available references do not specify individual product names, formulations, sweetness levels, production volumes, or release schedules.

1. 1DiBella Wineryen.wikipedia.org
2. 2DiBella Winery official websitedibellawinery.com