The story of La Filice began in 1991 when Ed Filice inherited winemaking equipment that had belonged to a beloved uncle, Carmen LePiane. LePiane, a home winemaker, had kept his equipment in excellent condition. The newly acquired grape crusher, press and fermenter were begging to be put to use.

By that time Ed had been in the wine industry for more than 20 years. As a winemaker, Ed was able to apply his passion and love for wine every day. Excited by the opportunities the new equipment would bring, Ed turned to his cousin Tim Filice, with whom he shared many of life’s pleasures, Not the least of which was wine.