by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Wed October 1, 2025
Niagara-on-the-Lake is welcoming a new addition to wine country this October.
Stone Eagle Winery, a 36-acre estate from sisters Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli, founders of the award-winning Two Sisters Vineyards, launches with a portfolio of five wines, several of which have already earned national and international recognition.
"Eagle Eye." Stone Eagle Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Photo Credit: Stone Eagle Winery)
The opening marks another milestone for the Marotta sisters, described as “a sister duo that's having a major impact on a male-dominated Canadian industry.”
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“Stone Eagle Winery is defined by our family's dedication to crafting exceptional wines and creating experiences where hospitality and cuisine come together in a setting that feels both inviting and refined,” the sisters said in a joint statement.
Stone Eagle Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Photo Credit: Stone Eagle Winery)
Winemaker Adam Pearce leads the production, focusing on low-intervention methods to highlight the character of Niagara’s terroir. Estate Sommelier Magister Dieter Unruh oversees the tasting program, which emphasizes food pairings designed to complement the wines.
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The property has been designed as both a working winery and an event venue. Features include a grand ballroom for weddings and large gatherings, seven private tasting rooms, a restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired menus with locally sourced ingredients, a tasting bar, and a covered outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyards.
Tasting room. Stone Eagle Winery, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Photo Credit: Stone Eagle Winery)
Stone Eagle is also certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Ontario, with vineyard practices that include canopy management and the use of vegan-friendly, plant-based fining agents.
According to the founders, the estate reflects both their family’s passion for wine and hospitality, as well as their commitment to advancing Niagara’s position in the Canadian and international wine industry.
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