Americus Restaurant Receives Prestigious DiRōNA Award of Excellence

Derry, New Hampshire — LaBelle Winery is proud to announce that Americus Restaurant at the winery’s Derry location has been awarded the prestigious DiRōNA Award of Excellence from Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA), recognizing the restaurant as one of North America’s finest dining destinations.

The DiRōNA Award recognizes restaurants that are destinations for creating memorable moments, whether guests are celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a luxurious meal.

Since 1990, DiRōNA has recognized North America’s most exceptional dining establishments using extensive criteria and an impartial inspection process that assesses all aspects of an excellent dining experience. The organization’s rigorous evaluation process ensures that only restaurants meeting the highest standards receive the distinguished award, a benchmark for exceptional dining across North America.

“Receiving the DiRōNA Award of Excellence is an honor that reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to providing our guests with extraordinary dining experiences,” said Amy LaBelle, co-owner and winemaker at LaBelle Winery.

“This recognition validates our commitment to treating all of our guests like family as well as our dedication to culinary excellence.”

This is the first DiRōNA Award LaBelle Winery has received, adding to the company’s growing collection of prestigious recognitions. These include recent WeddingWire and The Knot awards and multiple Union Leader Readers’ Choice Awards. Executive Chef Justin Bernatchez, who leads LaBelle Winery’s culinary programs, was recently named Best New Hampshire Chef for the second consecutive year by the readers of Manchester’s Union Leader.

To learn more about LaBelle Winery’s awards, visit LaBelle Winery’s award page: https://labellewinery.com/about/labelle-company-awards/

About Americus Restaurant:

Americus Restaurant features contemporary New England cuisine with an international flair in a comfortable setting. The restaurant is also known for its house-made pasta dishes and wood-fired pizzas. A recipient of OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice Award, Americus offers brunch, lunch and dinner along with a full-service bar featuring spirits, mocktails, LaBelle’s wines and craft beers.

For more information about Americus Restaurant, visit Americus Restaurant online: https://labellewinery.com/labelle-winery-derry/americus-restaurant/

More information about Distinguished Restaurants of North America can be found at Dirona.com

About LaBelle Winery:

LaBelle Winery has provided guests with award-winning wines since its founding in 2005. Since 2012, when its flagship facility opened in Amherst, the winery has offered outstanding cuisine, entertainment and venues for private events and weddings. LaBelle’s Amherst location is home to the winery’s production facility, The Bistro restaurant, a tasting room and wine and gift shop.

LaBelle’s Derry location opened in 2021. The Derry property is home to Americus restaurant, golf and mini-golf courses, an event center and a market offering prepared food and beverages. A tasting room and a sparkling wine production facility opened in Derry in May 2022.

Along with award-winning wines, LaBelle has created a gourmet culinary product line called The Winemaker’s Kitchen. Products are currently available at both of the winery’s locations.

LaBelle Winery Amherst is located at 345 Route 101 in Amherst, New Hampshire.

LaBelle Winery Derry is located at 14 Route 111, Derry, New Hampshire.

Visit LaBelleWinery.com for directions and hours of operation.

For questions or media inquiries, please email: michelle@labellewinery.com