Vineyard Manager

Davide Creato is the Winemaker & Vineyard Manager at Penns Woods Winery. He was born & raised in Pietranico, a small town in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Davide grew up making wine with grapes grown at his family vineyards. From a young age, he had a passion for farming & winemaking which inspired him to formally study enology & viticulture at the University of Teramo in Italy.  

In 2009, Davide began working in the vineyards of Cantina Zaccagnini in Bolognano working three harvest seasons before meeting fellow Abruzzo native & Penns Woods Winery proprietor Gino Razzi. Gino recognizing Davide’s talent, offered to personally mentor him back in Pennsylvania. 

In 2012, Davide moved to the U.S. & begin working in the vineyard & winery at Penns Woods. Under Gino’s wing & with hard work, Davide flourished, eventually taking complete control over vineyard management & quickly moving from apprentice to assistant winemaker to head winemaker.  

Davide has played a critical role in taking Penns Woods to the next level. His integration of sustainable agriculture, innovation & dedication to excellence has seamlessly blended with his old world roots, continuing to keep Penns Woods a leading winery in the region. 

In his free time he enjoys making pasta, bread & cheese as well as curing meats. He loves tending his garden & chickens, hanging out with his dog Valentina & exploring the First State National Park trails behind the vineyard on his bike. He is a proud husband to Penns Woods Winery CFO Andrea Creato & father to their two girls Mia & Rosie.