JB: The biggest difference is the
quality of the attention that the
winegrower has to bring to an organic
vineyard. This constant attention to
details develop a particular instinct
able to feel the best way to protect
the vineyard and produce the best
fruit that can give life to a healthy,
honest and durable wine.
SW: What is the business culture
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like in a family that has been
making wine for over 100 years?
JB: Groped to avoid the mistakes
that have been made in the past and
try to guess the best way for the
future. Tradition has much to do
with the memory and the correction
of errors made.
SW: How has Castellani Wines
evolved over the years and has each
generation had their own impact?
JB: In the last 60 years my family
has worked hard to raise the
awareness of the wines of our
tradition to the rest of the world.
Today the Castellani winery export
its wine in 50 countries in the world.
To talk to so many cultures through
the wine is amazing. Every
generation must discover how
to keep alive this dialogue and there
is not a better education for
a winemaker than being born and
live in the middle of a vineyard!
SW: What is your favorite type
of varietal to work with?
JB: I like those grapes varietals that
you can use to create “living” wines.
Wines that change in relation to the
soil, the harvest, the ability of those
who produce them to express their