On May 3rd, 1962 Mike Fiore arrived in America. Soon after, he met the love of his life, Rose. Within a year they were married.

Over the next couple of years, Mike worked many different jobs. Eventually, he settled as a technician at the Baltimore Gas & Electric Company. Rose, on the other hand, found work managing the 1st National bank in Edgewood.

In 1975, Mike and Rose bought a small farm in Northern Harford County. Here the thought to grow grapes crossed their minds several times. Mike even noted “It seems like God created this land to be a vineyard.”

Formerly a vineyard owner in Italy, Mike wondered if this was the right location to bring a little bit of the old country. He joined a Wine Growers Association to learn about French-hybrid grapes, which were the grapes popular with most growers at the time. Soon, Mike and Rose planted a small experimental vineyard behind their house and it slowly grew in size.

In 1986, Mike and Rose opened Fiore Winery and named the vineyards, “La Felicetta.” Mike worked odd shifts at BG&E so that he could tend to the grapes. Although he and Rose held onto their daily jobs, Mike’s enthusiasm towards the vineyard started to flourish.

Over the next twenty years, the pair turned their passion into prosperity. They gradually moved from 1,500 to 35,000 gallons. Their commitment to produce a quality product has earned them hundreds of awards, including 30 international medals between 2005 and 2006.

Stop by the winery to meet Mike and Rose and sample their delicious wines!