Stappa Vineyard of Orange

Stappa Vineyard is a winery in Orange, CT, located at 403 Derby Ave. This family-owned estate produces handcrafted wines from over 5,000 estate-grown vines and offers wine tastings, wine flights, craft beers, and charcuterie boxes. The property features a historic space used for gatherings such as birthdays and showers.

The vineyard is rooted in a family history that began when Pietro and Antonietta immigrated from Italy in the 1970s and purchased farmland in Orange in 2008. In 2020, their three daughters transitioned the property into a winery. Associate winemaker Alexa Charles brings experience from crafting table wines alongside her father to the production process. The estate grows various grapes, including Cayuga White, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, Traminette, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Marquette, and Chambourcin.

The winery offers a wine club with 3-bottle and 6-bottle membership options. Members receive quarterly releases in February, May, August, and November, along with perks such as a complimentary glass of wine for themselves and a guest at pickup parties, and waived reservation fees for the fire pit or the cocktail-style seating nook. The menu includes selections such as Sorelle, Chambourcin, Marquette, and various sparkling and rosé wines.

Stappa Vineyard holds a 4.80 rating from customers who have reviewed the winery. The estate provides a space for special moments and local wine enthusiasts in Orange, CT.