HOW WE STARTED

In the spring of 2016, Rooftop Reds launched the world’s first commercially-viable urban rooftop vineyard in Brooklyn. Our mission is ambitious, going well beyond merely bringing viticulture to the urban agriculture industry.  Rooftop Reds is spearheading innovation in the New York State wine market and planting the seeds for a new generation of viticulture enthusiasts.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard might not be exactly what comes to mind when envisioning a terroir that is suitable for viticulture. But with the help of Finger Lakes industry leaders and Cornell University, we have developed a custom urban planter system. 42 of these planters cover our 14,800 square-foot rooftop at The Brooklyn Navy Yard. Our vines, now in their 9th year, are robust and healthy and we have already produced several sustainable and completely Brooklyn vintages with their fruit.