Rosabianca Vineyards

Rosabianca Vineyards is a winery in West Haven, CT. The business operates as a quaint, rustic Italian winery located at 1536 Middletown Ave in Northford, CT. It serves customers with wine tastings available year-round and offers a patio for seasonal outdoor dining. Visitors can bring their own snacks or purchase prepackaged crackers, cheese, and sliced meat on site. Indoor seating is limited to parties of eight or fewer, while outdoor groups are capped at ten people. Leashed pets are permitted on the grass area, though they are not allowed inside the tasting room. The winery holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The vineyard was established on a ten-acre property purchased in 2012. Charlie, who has been making wine since the early 1970s, retired in 2010 and decided to open the vineyard to fulfill a dream his father, Andrea, could not realize after immigrating from Italy in the 1950s. Andrea became a carpenter but maintained beautiful gardens, and the vineyard is dedicated to his memory. The first acre of Cayuga grapes was planted in 2014, followed by the opening of the tasting room in 2015. A second acre of Seyval Blanc grapes was planted that same year, and a new varietal, Aromella, was added in 2016. While the vineyard continues to source some grapes from California, all wines are crafted in Northford, CT.

Rosabianca Vineyards stands out in the West Haven area for its personal history and locally crafted Italian-style wines. The dedication to Charlie's father and the specific grape varietals grown on the ten-acre property distinguish the winery from other local establishments. Customers appreciate the rustic atmosphere and the delicious wines, creating a unique experience for those visiting the Northford location.