ABOUT CASTELLO DI BORGHESE VINEYARD & WINERY
North Fork, Long Island, NY
It's altogether fitting that when Long Island's oldest and most respected winery was up for sale some years ago, it caught the eye of a cosmopolitan Philadelphia couple who loved wine, had a respect for tradition and whose own noble roots dated back to ninth century Italy - Marco and Ann Marie Borghese. See the video by Marco introducing you to the North Fork, Long Island Wine Region.
Since 1999, the first vineyard on the North Fork has been in the creative hands of Prince Marco and Princess Ann Marie Borghese, who promptly renamed it Castello di Borghese -- Castle of the Borgheses. The 2003 season marked the 30th anniversary of this founding vineyard of the Long Island wine industry. Ann Marie and Marco continue to apply new levels of energy, watching the vineyard evolve graciously under their stewardship.
The new owners have expanded the vineyard in Long Island, redesigned the tasting room and set up a cafe-like seating area, one indoors and another outdoors, to allow people a greater degree of relaxation when tasting the ever-expanding selection of Castello di Borghese wines. The year 2001, for example, marked the debut of a new label, the Borghese Meritage, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Contrary to other owners who prefer to operate behind the scenes, the Borgheses actually enjoy greeting visitors to their “castello,” often taking time to join in, or even lead, the many wine tastings held in their newly updated tasting room. “By being out front we can provide our customers with a better idea of what we're trying to achieve in our wines,” says Ann Marie. "We also like sharing the experience, to see their expressions when tasting our new vintages for the first time."
Winners of numerous international awards, Castello di Borghese Vineyard and Winery has earned widespread respect.
WHAT'S BEING SAID. . .
"Wanted to stop by and thank you both for an exquiste evening at Amano's on Sunday. It is the 2nd such pairing dinner my wife & I attended of yours. This time we brought a few friends. Orchestrated with timely and cordial detail, the pairings were sensational & delectable."
Tom & Maria Elena Clifford, Floral Park, NY 1/31/2010
"Just finished my last bottle of your wonderful Sauvignon Blanc, which is unlike any Sauv Blanc or any wine I've ever tasted. Talk about terroir! It is truly impressive to find an East Coast winery that does so much so well. I hope to visit you again soon in the next decade, with a lot more room in the trunk! Thanks again for your generous hospitality and for such great wine."
Marty Falls, 12/31/2009
"Thanks - the wine came. We had it on Saturday - I made a lobster pasta with a sherry sauce
(NYTimes recipe). I was concerned the sherry sauce might overwhelm the wine. It didn't - the wine had plenty of acidity and depth to accompany the meat. The wine was very Mersault like- quite nice - one of the best Chards I've had from Long Island. Keep up the good work and again thanks. I'll be sure to stop by and stock up." Forest Markowitz, NY 12/10/2009
"My wife and I were able to visit your vineyards this past summer when we traveled to Long Island. We have been enjoying your wines all along but when we served the Reisling and Cabernet Franc this Thanksgiving, wow is what we heard from our guests. Long Island, they said, no way. This has to be European wine. Needless to say, we can't wait to come visit again and get another case." Wayne Heike, Massachusetts 11/30/2009
"Good morning. Last week, I bought some rose' from two lovely ladies at the Rockefeller Center market. I can honestly say it was the best rose' I have ever had, and I've been through a bunch, including the bandols.
I can certainly buy it on line, and I will. Thanks for introducing me to something wonderful. I should have bought more than the two bottles."
Norman Hanson, NY 08/12/2009
Summer & Fall Business Hours (May-Dec.)
Monday-Friday
11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
11:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Winter Business Hours (Jan.-Apr.)
Thursday-Monday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
(CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY - See events calendar for exceptions)
Reservations are required for all limos and buses and for groups of 10 or more.
Please remember there are no outside alcoholic beverages permitted on the property.
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Castello di Borghese Vineyard & Winery
Route 48 (Sound Ave) and Alvah’s Lane; P.O. Box 957
Cutchogue New York 11935
Tel. (631) 734-5111 or outside NY 800-734-5158
Fax. (631) 734-5485
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