It may be colder but that doesn’t stop Aquila’s Nest Vineyard from coming up with the cutest spots to hangout with friends and family at the vineyard. Drinking wine paired with the sweetest touches of Aquila’s igloo makes for the most fun. It’s no surprise that they won the Best of CT Winery 2023!
The igloos are enclosed and fit up to 8 guests! Perfect for a small gathering or birthday celebration. Inside of the igloo, you can find couches, chairs and a table to place your wine and snacks. Aquila’s lets you bring in your own food to ensure you can accommodate everyone. They also have a food truck nightly. Check their online schedule to see which food truck will be there during your visit.
See what the igloo looks like:
Inspired by the Seattle Spheres architecture and biophilia, their Igloo Spheres seating spaces accommodate up to 8 guests and are the perfect location to gather with friends and family, sample wine flights, warm mulled wine and enjoy the magical sunset and hilltop views. (2 hrs. | $80 per party)
•Each space is covered and has 1 heater. In the winter months please dress warm and bring blankets for all your guests as this is still an outdoor seating experience.
•Your party will have a dedicated server that you can tip at the end of your visit. 22% gratuity is automatically applied for parties of 6+ guests or parties that have booked more than one gazebo.
•Wine is not included in the reservation and can be purchased in the vineyard after our staff checks your ID.
•One tab will be opened at the beginning of your visit with 1 card on file, which can be split up to 4 ways at the end of your visit.
•Parties exceeding space capacity will be asked to move to a different area and the booking fee will not be credited.
Does this not suit your needs? Check out the Romantic Pergola + Fire Pits!
Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, the romantic pergola with fire pit seating accommodates up to 6 guests per section and is the perfect location to sample a flight or enjoy a bottle of wine from the vineyard’s collection.
The space is covered on all sides. (2 hrs. | $60 per party)
•Please note the pergola has 4 sections total, where each section accommodates up to 6 guests, adults only.
•Your party will have a dedicated server that you can tip at the end of your visit. 22% gratuity is automatically applied for parties of 6 guests or parties that have booked more than one pergola section.
•Wine is not included in the reservation and can be purchased in the vineyard after our staff checks your ID.
•One tab will be opened at the beginning of your visit with 1 card on file, which can be split up to 4 ways at the end of your visit.
•Children under 18 and dogs are not allowed in this space.
•Parties with children, or those exceeding space capacity will be asked to move to a different area and the booking fee will not be credited.
Aquila’s Nest is our favorite vineyard in CT and if you can imagine, it’s even more beautiful during the summer. They have live music, crafts and wonderful pairings for the wine.
Check out the tasty wines Aquila’s offers!
Queen of Illyria Red Blend
Glass $14.75 | Bottle $45.75
Their signature wine, this full-bodied
red wine is a blend of Syrah and
Malbec varieties. The high levels of the
“good for you” tannins will make guests
experience that classic dry tongue-
clicking sensation.
Princess of Troy Merlot
Glass $12.75 | Bottle $41.75
This medium-bodied Merlot
offers a real presence on the palate
from start to finish. Generous notes of blackberry, plum and black cherry
flavors are vibrant and racy.
Amazons Baco Noir
Glass $12.75 | Bottle $38.75
This light bodied, complex Estate Red Wine will surprise your senses with its tart
blackberry fruit forward aromas, herbal
notes and soft, smoky tannins, followed
by flavors of dark chocolate and a
smooth spicy finish.
Sibyl Dry Rosé
Glass $12.75 | Bottle $38.75
This Sangiovese Rosé retains it
refreshing qualities of luscious strawberry
and cherry complimented by the fresh
citrus scent of orange blossoms, creates
a refreshing wine that’s best served
chilled or even over ice.
Libera Sparkling Semi Sweet Rosé
Glass $14.75 | Bottle $45.75
This coral pink Sparkling Semi
Sweet Rosé Valdiguié Wine inspires
the senses with aromas of citrus,
raspberries with sweet finishing
notes of ripe strawberries
on the palate.
Zana e Malit Dry Riesling
Glass $11.75 | Bottle $31.75
This rich yellow color wine bursts with
the aromas and flavors of white peach,
apricot, citrus blossom and lime, leading
to a long, refreshing dry finish and is
a surprising accompaniment to
exotic spicy pairings.
Callisto Dry Cayuga
Not Available | In Production
Crisp and bright, this nearly colorless
dry Cayuga wine is bursting with the
orchard fruit flavors of crisp apple and
white peach and is aged in stainless
steel for a pristine finish.
Gaea Semi Sweet Estate White Wine
Not Available | In Production
This wine is made from
Estate – grown Cayuga, Traminette,
Moscato and Riesling grapes. Expressive
and alive with flavors of nectarine, baked
apple, abound with botanical aromas
of local wildflowers and a distinct
minerality are harmoniously balanced
by a creamy texture and medium-
bodied, layered finish.
Siren Moscato
Glass $10.75 | Bottle $29.75
Displaying a bright golden hue
in the glass, this semi-sweet Moscato radiates with intense, clean aromas of apricot and honeysuckle flowers. An excellent dessert wine, perfect for fruit salads, cakes and cream pastries
We had the pleasure of trying Pieology during our visit. They have an impressive selection of pizzas. They come in one size, it’s a regular medium, 8 slices for reference. You can find classics like Margherita to Pepperoni or specialty pies like Chicken Bacon Ranch. All are so tasty. See which ones we chose below…
Margherita Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza:
Chicken Bacon Ranch
At Pieology, they know that the best pizza is the one you create exactly as you want it. That’s why they’ve been serving up stone-fired custom pizzas with unlimited possibilities since 2011. Pieology is a place you get to take a blank pizza canvas and create your own pizza perfection.
Choose from FOUR amazing crusts, SIX sauces, including their original house-made red, and over THIRTY-FIVE fresh toppings to create your personalized pizza masterpiece. Or, browse their menu and be inspired by their creations.
They know that just because you like your pizza doesn’t mean someone else will, and that’s OK- they won’t judge.
Whether in-store or online, their independently owned locations across the United States are open and ready to help satisfy your pizza cravings. Dine with them, take it to-go, or have it delivered to your door.
Aquila’s Nest draws its meaning from the Mediterranean culture, family origins and personal interests of the vineyards’ owners. Neviana and Ardian both grew up in Albania, a country in the crossroads of Italian, Slavic, Turkish and Greek traditions, often referred to as the Land of the Eagles, embracing the symbol in its flag as well. Aquila’s Nest was inspired by ancient mythological tales and their love for astronomy.
As depicted in Homer’s Iliad, Aquila (Latin for eagle) was known as the bird that carried Zeus’ thunderbolts, as well as the boy Ganymede to Olympus to be the cup/wine bearer of the gods. Zeus made a place for him among the stars as Aquarius (Latin for cup bearer) shielded to this day by the wing of the Aquila constellation. We were drawn to this story in particular since Neviana’s last name means Aquila in Latin, while Ardian’s birth sign is symbolized by Aquarius.
Ardian’s grandfather lived in Australia for almost 40 years. Australian Aboriginals saw the Corona Borealis constellation as an eagle’s nest: a gathering point where men and women come together to consider matters of existence. After all, this myth ties well with the identity that they would like to create for the vineyard: a place of gathering for the community, where a glass of wine will be the perfect excuse to start candid discussions.
Myths have been told and retold over a span of two thousand years in the Mediterranean region. Their beauty stands in the fact that we can never know the one “true” version; they are up to our perception and interpretation.
Through their wines they aim to share ancient stories
In the winery you will peek at the constellations
At the vineyard they hope to inspire our community…
…with myths of the past and stories of the present over a glass of wine, gathered around an intimate fire pit under the bright blue or starry sky.
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards is an experience and impact focused vineyard, and a climate neutral certified winery, providing visitors with immersive events that embrace each of the five senses. Carpe Vinum
Visit them at 56 Pole Bridge Rd. Newtown, CT
Hours: Wed 6-9pm | Thur 4-9pm | Fri 1-9pm | Sat 11:30am-9pm | Sun 11:30am-8pm
Text them at (203) 518-4352 for updated availability
Author: Chloe
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