Amalthea Cellars
Amalthea Cellars (/ˈæməlˈθiːə/ AM-əl-THEE-ə) is a winery in the West Atco section of Winslow in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The vineyard was first planted in 1976, and opened to the public in 1981. Amalthea has 10 acres of grapes under cultivation, and produces 5,000 cases of wine per year. The winery is named after Amalthea, a moon of Jupiter, reflecting the owner's scientific background and love of mythology.
| Amalthea Cellars | |
|---|---|
| Location | 209 Vineyard Road, Atco, NJ, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.738343 N, 74.886403 W |
| Appellation | Outer Coastal Plain AVA |
| First vines planted | 1976 |
| Opened to the public | 1982 |
| Key people | Louis Caracciolo (owner) |
| Acres cultivated | 6 |
| Cases/yr | 5,000 (2013) |
| Other attractions | Picnicking permitted, pet-friendly |
| Distribution | On-site, wine festivals, NJ liquor stores, NJ restaurants, home shipment |
| Tasting | Tastings Friday to Sunday |
| Website | http://amaltheacellars.com |
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