Rooted in Heritage. Elevated by Nature.
Located just outside of Portland, Oregon, our vineyard is where Italian tradition meets the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest. Our name is a tribute to our roots, but our soul is found in the soil of our hillside vineyard.
The Altitude of Excellence
At 780 feet in elevation, our vines sit above the valley floor, catching the cool breezes and consistent sunlight necessary for slow, balanced ripening. This elevation, combined with our 25-year-old vines, allows us to produce fruit with deep complexity and a refined structure that younger plants simply cannot replicate.
Our Terroir: Cascade Silt
Great wine begins beneath the surface. Our vineyard is defined by Cascade silt soil, a well-draining, volcanic-influenced earth that challenges our vines to dig deep. This specific soil profile imparts a distinct minerality and elegance to our two primary focuses:
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Pinot Noir: Expressive, silky, and deeply reflective of the Oregon landscape.
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Chardonnay: Bright, nuanced, and structurally sophisticated.
Services
While our core passion remains the cultivation of ultra-premium grapes for the region’s most distinguished winemakers, our vision is expanding. We are proud to soon offer a comprehensive suite of viticultural services, including commercial wine storage and specialized harvest transportation. Most excitingly, we are preparing to debut our own signature wines—the ultimate expression of our 780-foot elevation and storied Italian roots.
Grapes
We believe great wine is made in the soil. Our labor of love is 6.5 acres of Pinot Noir and 2.5 acres of Chardonnay with a commitment to pure farming: no herbicides, only OMRI-certified inputs. Because of the unique concentration provided by our 25-year-old vines, our annual harvest is in high demand. We encourage local producers to secure their fruit contracts by May, with harvest occurring in September or October.
Wines
Inaugural Release: 2024 Pinot Noir Our first harvest has arrived. We are currently aging a limited run of 80 cases, meticulously crafted to showcase the elegance of our estate. This exclusive debut will be available for purchase soon. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know when the bottles are ready to leave the cellar.
Harvest Transportation
At DeZordo Vineyard, we understand the importance of timely and careful transport. Since we haul our own estate fruit, we’ve extended our transportation services to the local farming community. Whether you need to move grapes, hazelnuts, or heavy equipment, we have the experience and machinery to get the job done. Contact us to coordinate your next move.
Wine Storage
Professional-grade commercial wine storage. We are expanding our estate services to include secure, climate-controlled storage for restaurant inventory. Our facility will feature comprehensive security monitoring and alarm systems, providing local hospitality partners with a reliable, local solution for their bulk wine collections.