A brief history
Fero Co-Owner, Chuck Zaleski’s love affair with the grape began at Bucknell University when his studies took him overseas to Vienna. As part of his “personal curriculum,” he would visit several historic vineyards and found himself fascinated with the profiles of the area’s premium varietals such as Rieslings, Weissburgunder, Grüner Veltliner, and crisp Sauvignon Blancs.
After graduating and while practicing medicine back in the states, Chuck met and fell in love with his wife, Daneen, who just so happens to also be an avid wine lover. The couple enjoyed trips to the Finger Lakes region of New York and found themselves discussing the possibility of starting a vineyard of their own. In 2004, the couple had an opportunity to convert part of an 1812 family farm, and Fero Vineyards & Winery was born.
