A legendary Italian family known for its specialty food markets is toasting to new beginnings in Aspinwall. Labriola Italian Markets debuted Labriola Winery last month, steps away from its market along Freeport Road. “It’s the beginning of a new era,” said owner Leonard Labriola of Fox Chapel. “This is such a nice adventure for me because all of my family is involved in it.”

Expansion talks were years in the making, and many family “board meetings” were held to hash out the vision for the brick-and-mortar location at 601 Freeport Road. Leonard’s wife, Mary Ann, serves as hostess, greeter and all-around public relations liaison, offering a friendly welcome to customers.