In 1924, Gaspare Indelicato, a 30-year-old immigrant, was captivated by the landscape of California which closely resembled that of his Sicilian homeland. This inspiration led him to acquire 68 acres and an old hay barn in the central California town of Manteca, and to plant three small plots of Carignane, Mission, and Zinfandel vines. A century later, this humble beginning has flourished into Delicato Family Wines, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing family-owned and -operated wineries.

For 100 years, Delicato has been a family-owned and family-run winery, spanning three generations of leadership by Indelicato family members. Today, brothers Chris Indelicato, Chief Executive Officer, and Jay Indelicato, Chief Operating Officer, are at the helm, with cousins and extended family members holding positions throughout the business. “It is a great milestone for the entire family that the company can celebrate its 100th anniversary. Continuing a business through 100 years is a privilege that only a few will experience, and we are very proud that the company my grandfather founded in the early part of the twentieth century is still going strong,” Chris Indelicato reflects.