Meet Your Winemakers

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Jorge Ferreira

​Jorge is a first-generation immigrant who was born in Portugal and raised in France until he was six years old.

His parents came to the US in 1971 and the family settled in Yonkers NY.

Growing up Jorge watched his father and uncles perform the ritual of making wine each fall.

"Every year, "when I visited Portugal I looked forward to helping with the harvest of the grapes on our families vineyards."

Jorge often reflects back on memories of family gatherings, which would always end up with an unofficial wine contest.

That is what now fuels his passion of an agricultural lifestyle and the art of wine making.

He is very excited to be taking part in this venture with his cousin and winemaker Al Carpenter.
​​As a young boy growing up in a traditional American family with a German / Irish father and an Italian (Calabrese) mother, Al always had a passion for European culture. The history, foods and especially the wines stood out to Al.  

He spent many summers with Nanny, his Italian Grandmother, his Aunt Nancy and Uncle Frank and his Uncle Rocco. Al watched the process in which they made their wine and was amazed by it all. 

Later in life Aldo was introduced to the Portuguese culture by his beautiful wife Isabel. He realized his passion for wine was what was most memorable growing up. At Ferreira-Carpenter Winery, Aldo has a chance to fulfill a life long dream of becoming a master winemaker. He is thankful that he is able to partner with his cousin Jorge and see his passion for his culture will make this a dream come true.
Al "Aldo" Carpenter