history
Since 1974, the passion for wine...
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he company was established in 1974 under the name "Trevignano Vino" in Trevignano Romano, just north of Rome. The vineyards in the area cultivated indigenous grape varieties such as Trebbiano, Greco, Malvasia, Sangiovese, and Montepulciano. As the first winery in the region, it introduced the first two labels, still existing today, featuring blends of indigenous grapes: Trebbiano and Malvasia for "LacusTre Bianco," and Sangiovese for "LacusTre Rosso." In the mid-2000s, the "young" Capitani entered the world of international grape varieties.
Starting with Merlot and Syrah, which thrived in these volcanic soils, the winery produced both young, steel-aged versions and more mature, oak-aged versions. The exploration extended to international white varieties such as Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Viognier, maintaining the purity of each grape in the label. Indigenous varieties like Cesanese d'Affile were also rediscovered, presented as a single-varietal aged in wood since its first vintage in 2018. In 2009, Trevignano Vino introduced Extra Virgin Olive Oil, pleasant and delicate with typical flavors and aromas of the region. Additionally, through collaboration with a local artisanal distiller, the winery offers an Acquavite made from Sangiovese grapes, a soft and enveloping wine distillate.
Cantine Capitani is the new name of the company, chosen in 2015 to acknowledge the efforts of the Capitani family, who have always believed in the wine and grapes of their land, honoring this fruit with care and hard work, creating increasingly high-quality labels.
Production takes place in a spacious warehouse along the hills of Lake Bracciano, where the adjacent vineyard allows for organized tours and tastings. The recognition of the territory is evident in the on-site shop, offering a selection of artisanal and local products, sweet and savory, excellent when paired with the winery's products. The company aims to provide the best service to customers, who can purchase wines directly from the retail store.