Castagnini, Carrara, Tuscany

Founded in the early 2000s by Roberto Castagnini, who grew up in his grandfather’s vineyards, this boutique winery embodies the spirit of the vignaioli carrarini — independent winegrowers who work the steep terraces of the Candia hills. Roberto left the family grocery and butcher business to dedicate himself fully to wine, rebuilding forgotten terraces and crafting wines that reflect sea breeze, marble dust, and mountain light.

Terroir

Terraced vineyards on the Candia Apuan hills; silt-clay soils with quartz-feldspathic rocks and marble traces; constant sea winds

Grapes

Vermentino (Bianco & Nero), Massaretta, Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano Toscano

Wines

Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC whites and reds (e.g. Beatrice, Kar Rha), sparkling wines (La Bolla), vermouths, cherry wine, grappa

Recognition

Known for reviving traditional local varieties and gaining international notice for their artisanal methods and unique terroir expression

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