If you’re dreaming of a peaceful weekend filled with mountain views, handcrafted wines, and honest conversations, the Swan Creek AVA is calling your name. Planning a wine tour here is easier than you think, and we’re happy to help you build the perfect trip. At Castello Barone, we love seeing families, friends, and couples explore the region with curiosity and joy. Bacchus, our Vineyard Dog, especially loves greeting newcomers. If you’ve got a dog of your own, be warned. Bacchus will...

Castello Barone Old World Wines At Castello Barone, the winemaking philosophy is simple. Respect the land. Honor the fruit. Follow the traditions that shaped generations of Italian and French families before us. Scott and Elizabeth often say winemaking is part science, part art, and part prayer. And honestly, they mean it. What makes a wine “European influenced” Old World wines from Italy and France focus on balance, food friendliness, elegance, and subtle complexity. They tell the story of...

Nestled in the Foothills of the Swan Creek AVA in Ronda NC Wine is a story written by the land, and in the Swan Creek AVA the land has a lot to say.  One of the most powerful chapters in that story is elevation. Here in Ronda, NC, the rise  and fall of the Blue Ridge foothills creates a unique environment that shapes how vines  grow and how every bottle tastes.   Castello Barone sits on a site where elevation brings freshness, structure, and elegance to  the wines. It’s one of the reasons gue...