Capichera, the Ragnedda family's winery and symbol of Italian wine excellence, changes hands. The rumors of a closed negotiation with the Milanese entrepreneur Carlo Bonomi, who has taken over 100% of the company, have been confirmed by an official press release.
Reality of absolute excellence, 103 total hectares (42 of vineyard area, 35 of Vermentino and 7 of red grapes) set among the granite rocks of Gallura that extend between Arzachena, Olbia and Palau.
Carlo Bonomi guides "the Lomellina di Gavi - Marchese Raggio", which shares with Capichera the historicity, the strong link with the territory in which it is inserted and the production and marketing of quality wines - with selected grapes of Gavi, Barolo, Nebbiolo , Timorasso - under the family brands Marchese Raggio and Marchese D'Azeglio.
The link between Bonomi and wine began in the 1980s, when the entrepreneur acquired control of Zedda Piras and Sella & Mosca, becoming their president. Now, 40 years later, the Milanese entrepreneur returns to Sardinia in the land of Vermentino di Gallura.
"Capichera is an exceptional winemaking reality for its history, its wines and the exceptional characteristics of the territory in which it is born, of which it has been able to enhance the values, tradition and winemaking culture in an exceptional and unique offer in the world of quality wine" , emphasizes Bonomi. "As a WineLover enthusiast, I immediately took the opportunity to become part of a family, a company and a brand that have made and are making the history of viticulture".
The words of Alberto Ragnedda, a member of the family who founded Capichera: “After many courtships and interests received by many aspiring Italian and foreign buyers, we are convinced to transfer the ownership of an important part of our life and business history. We are sure that Carlo Bonomi will have the same passion and respect that we have for the Gallura area, and that he will be able to channel and direct important investments for the development and future growth of Capichera ".
The sale would have ended at a price of 18 million.
(Unioneonline / L)