Cana Vineyards & Winery

Owned by Lisa and Bryce Petty and led in the cellar by Melanie Natoli, the first woman to win the Virginia Governor’s Cup in the modern era, Cana farms 8 acres of estate vines on a 43-acre Middleburg property.

Loudoun County, VA Loudoun grown Trade available

The story

The marriage of grape and place

Lisa and Bryce Petty steward a 43-acre property at Middleburg’s eastern gateway, with 8 acres planted to Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Manseng and Norton. Cana produces estate wines focused on Bordeaux-inspired red blends and rosé.

In the cellar

Winemaker Melanie Natoli joined in 2015 and was the first woman to win the Virginia Governor’s Cup in the modern era. In 2017 she became the first Virginia winemaker named Woman Winemaker of the Year at the Women’s International Wine Competition.

Recognition

The 2019 Unité Reserve took Best in Show at the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup, and the 2019 Le Mariage earned Gold plus a Governor’s Case selection (the state’s top tier). Cana returned to the Gold tier at the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup with the 2022 Petit Verdot. The portfolio is also a Decanter Magazine favorite, recognized in their tasting reviews.

The team

Owners & winemaker

Owners

Lisa & Bryce Petty

Lisa and Bryce Petty purchased Cana in 2018 and have since turned the 43-acre property into an award-winning destination for wines and hospitality. With a history of farming in Virginia, they are proud to continue their family’s agricultural and winemaking traditions.

Winemaker

Melanie Natoli

Winemaker and vineyard manager. Melanie’s journey began as a 2009 intern, splitting time between a first career in physical therapy and her new-found passion in wine. In 2011 she joined Fabbioli Cellars full-time as assistant winemaker, then joined Cana in 2015 to take the reins. In 2017 she became the first Virginia winemaker named Woman Winemaker of the Year at the Women’s International Wine Competition. Melanie strives for acid-driven wines with elegance and finesse, and is a passionate advocate for intentional, focused rosé as a serious expression of vineyard and craft.

From the cellar