We strive to balance all of our hand crafted wines with traditional methods: First we find the finest fruit available in the southern New Jersey. Then we combine these grapes with new barrels for chocolate, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon, and many other rich intense flavors that come from the timeless art of cooperage. Finally after the significant aging in barrels the fruit and chary oak mix to create an elixir that is then blended into balance with another great vinifera chosen by the winemaker to compliment the vintage. It is this process that assures a handcrafted vintage year after year.

Handcrafted New Jersey Wine

Amalthea Cellars has been producing handcrafted wines in Atco, New Jersey since 1976. Around that time Caracciola was the first American consultant at château Margaux in Bordeuax France where he perfected his technique. Our vineyard sits in a region known for soil and climate that support classic wine grapes. With a winemaking approach that blends Old World tradition and modern technique, we focus on creating balanced, high-quality wines.

Visitors from Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and the surrounding South Jersey area come to our winery for tastings that highlight both local character and European influence.

Visit Amalthea Cellars

Amalthea is a peaceful retreat where the focus is always on the wine in your glass and the people you share it with. There are no distractions here, only the charm of the vineyard, the warmth of our tasting room, and the chance to explore wines that rival the best of Napa, France, and Italy. Our commitment is simple: if a wine does not meet your expectations, it is completely guaranteed. We invite honest feedback because each vintage is a true reflection of our dedication to balance, artistry, and authenticity.

Whether you’re a local wine enthusiast or traveling to and from the Jersey Shore, Amalthea Cellars offers a tasting experience that feels like stepping into the French countryside without ever leaving New Jersey.

Our Local New Jersey Wines

We strive for balance in every handcrafted vintage. The finest fruit from New Jersey is aged in oak barrels, developing notes of chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and spice before being blended to perfection. Each year, our winemaker carefully selects varietals and blends that best showcase the season’s harvest.

Dry Reds: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
Dry Whites: Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Traminette, Sauvignon Blanc
Off-Dry Wines: Callisto Series, Metis, Villard Blanc, Solera
Legends Series: Europa I – VII, our celebrated Bordeaux-style blends
Dream Barrel Selections: Rare vintages like the 2005 Syrah and 2005 Zinfandel

Every pour reflects our philosophy: handcrafted wines of depth and elegance, rooted in New Jersey yet timeless in style.