Italian wine business Querciabella has announced that its founder’s daughter, Mita Castiglioni, has taken ownership from her brother Sebastiano.
Financial details were not disclosed.
The Tuscan wine producer’s new owner is founder Giuseppe Castiglioni’s eldest daughter, who previously trained to be an ophthalmologist and practiced for 15 years.
She serves on the board of directors for companies and agencies such as Grupo Collado Industries Exportaciones IM Promocion, Innovare, Artes de Mexico and the International Board of the Manhattan School of Music.
Sebastiano has moved away from the wine industry altogether and will “focus on his work in art dealing”, according to a Querciabella spokesperson.
The current staff will stay on at the winery, including winemaker Manfred Ing. The winery said the change of ownership “paves the way for a generational takeover, with Mita’s children, Andrea and Selene, poised to play integral roles in the winery’s future”.
Family-owned Querciabella was founded in 1974 and its wines are estate-bottled and made from selected grapes from south-east and south-west-facing vineyards in Ruffoli in the Greve region of Chianti.
Mita said: “Together with my son and daughter, we will pour the same passion into our work as my father did before us, ensuring Querciabella remains a beacon of integrity and sustainability in the world of wine. We hope to make a positive impact on this world and on all the people touched by our wine.”
The estate comprises 74 hectares of vineyards in Chianti Classico and a further 32 hectares in Maremma. The estate produces both white wines, including “the first white super Tuscan” Batàr, and reds, including blends Mongrana and Turpino, as well as Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva.
Roberto Lasorte, CEO of Querciabella, added: “As we embark on this exciting new chapter, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to Sebastiano for his dedication and thought leadership.
“His contributions have been invaluable, and I am committed to carrying forward his care for the environment and sustainable agriculture.”
