The Winemaker Studio by Anthony Nappa Wines

Antho Nappa studied bota at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and completed a degree in ‘Fruit and Vegetable Agriculture’ from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture. Antho went to New Zealand to receive his formal training in winemaking from Lincoln University in Christchurch where he received degrees in both Viticulture and Oenology. Antho has extensive experience particularly in cool climate farming and winemaking. He has worked as a winemaker in New Zealand Southern Italy California Massachusetts and . Antho joined the winemaking community on the east end of Long Island in 2007 in the same year establishing his own wine brand Antho Nappa Wines with the production of 200 cases of Long Island Pinot Noir. Antho was Head Winemaker for Shinn Estate Vineyards from 2007 to the 2010 vintage. Starting in the 2013 vintage Antho Joined Raphael Vineyards as Head Winemaker. Antho Nappa Wines are crafting premium wines that reflect Long Island’s unique climate and soils. Winemaker Antho Nappa handcrafts remarkable wines from grapes grown in in the maritime climate of the North Fork.