Welcome to Gouveia Vineyards. Our winery is located high atop 140 sun-kissed acres. Built of stone and old timbers. The Stone House winery and location command spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of lush woodland, open fields and over 22 acres of pristine vineyards. Bring food, family and friends to enjoy a glass of one of our award winning wines. Picnic in the summer or cozy up to a warm fire in the winter. Come relax and savor the charming surroundings of Wallingford, CT.

Wine List

  • Chardonnay Oak
  • Chardonnay Steel
  • Pinot Grigio
  • Seyval Blanc
  • Whirlwind Rosé
  • Cayuga White
  • Stone House White
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Zinfandel
  • Merlot
  • Traminette
  • Stone House Red
  • Sunset Red
  • Chocolate Epiphany Reserve - Special Edition

Awards

  • Best Vineyard
    Yankee Magazine 2017
  • 7 US Wine Regions Giving Napa A Run For Their Money: Wallingford, CT
    Architectural Digest 2017
  • One of 10 Best Vineyards in CT
    Natural Nutmeg Magazine 2017
  • Best Winery/Vineyard
    Hartford Magazine Reader’s Poll for 2016 and 2017
  • Best Locally Made Wine
    CTNOW Reader’s Poll for 2016
  • Best Grape Wine/Best Connecticut Wine
    Big-E Northeast Gold Wine Competition
    Cabernet Franc
  • Gold Medal Winner
    Big-E Northeast Gold Wine Competition
    Cabernet Franc & Stone House Red
  • Silver Medal Winner
    Big-E Northeast Gold Wine Competition
    Chardonnay & Epiphany Reserve
  • Bronze Medal Winner
    Big-E Northeast Gold Wine Competition
    Seyval Blanc & Merlot
  • Double Gold Medal Winner
    Amenti del Vino International Wine Competition (judged against CA, OR, WA, & foreign wines)
    Epiphany Reserve
  • Bronze Medal Winner
    Amenti del Vino International Wine Competition (judged against CA, OR, WA, & foreign wines)
    Cabernet Franc, Merlot, & Stone House Red
  • Bronze Medal Winner - Dessert Wine Category
    Connecticut Specialty Food Association 2012 Wine Competition
    Epiphany Reserve
  • Silver Medal Winner - Dry White Wine Category
    Connecticut Specialty Food Association 2012 Wine Competition
    Seyval Blanc
  • Silver Medal Winner - White Wine Category
    Connecticut Specialty Food Association 2012 Wine Competition
    Cayuga
  • Silver Medal Winner - Rosé Wine Category
    Connecticut Specialty Food Association 2012 Wine Competition
    Whirlwind Rosé
  • Connecticut’s Favorite Winery, People’s Choice Award
    CT Wine Festival 2007
  • Immigrant of the Year 2007
    State of CT
    Joseph A. Gouveia
  • Outstanding Cooperator of the Year 2005
    State of CT, Southwest Conservation District
    Joseph A. Gouveia

Facts

Est. 1999.
Owners: Joe and Lucy Gouveia.
Winemaker: Joe Gouveia.
140 total acres; 23 planted.
Annual Produced Cases: 7,000.
Grape Varietals: Cayuga, Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, Vignoles, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Pinot Noir, St. Croix, Traminette, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Frontenac, and Zinfandel.