If you’ve ever wished for a wine tasting without crowds, noise, or lines, you’re speaking our language. Swan Creek has some incredible wineries, but if you’re chasing an intimate tasting experience where you can truly savor the moment, let us guide you. Castello Barone is proud to be one of the quiet wineries in Swan Creek where guests feel like they’ve discovered a hidden gem. Our tasting room sits among rolling vines and Blue Ridge foothills that glow at sunset. When you ar

Some wins feel especially good. This is one of them.  Castello Barone Vineyards and Winery has been recognized in the 2025 Southeast  Regional Winemaker Challenge, earning top honors among dozens of wineries and  hundreds of entries from across the region. It’s the kind of recognition that invites  reflection, gratitude, and a deep appreciation for the journey that led here.  Not just the wines.​ The people.​ The land.​ The values.  This recognition isn’t about chasing medals

Nestled in the Swan Creek AVA of Ronda, NC, where the Blue Ridge foothills rise like a promise, Castello Barone stands as a boutique winery with a whole lot of heart. Around here, faith, family, and service aren’t just words. They’re the backbone of everything we pour, plant, and protect. Founders Scott and Elizabeth Barone built Castello Barone on their deep love for Old World wines and their commitment to serving others. As veterans, they understand purpose. As Christians,

Thank you all to who came by to support us for our Grand Opening! We are very thankful for all that came out to support us for our Grand...

Castello Barone Vineyards and Winery is now open. We are excited to be able to open our doors to you and have you be part of the Castello...

We are truly blessed and despite the supply chain issues and ever-increasing high prices, the Tasting Room and Winery continue on a...

They say winemaking starts in the vineyard, that is so true. This year we followed up with 2.5 more acres of vines following the same...

Growing grapes is one thing, getting everything ready to plant them is another. Early on we decided that we would start with one acre of...

We always knew that at some point we would need to move permanently to North Carolina we just didn’t know when. With the Cottage fully...

When we decided that we were going to have a Vineyard and Winery we knew we would eventually move to NC permanently, just not when. Have...

So we purchased the property now the real work begins. So where do we start, good question to ourselves! In total we purchased a little...

Ok so we are going to take this concept of starting a vineyard and winery, but where? My wife Elizabeth is a born and raised Floridian. I...

I (Scott) have made beer in the past and my wife and I really enjoy wine. So one day she says, "people say your beer is good why don’t...