Carlo Bonomi enters the capital of Capichera, a historic Sardinian winery founded in the late 1970s. The Milanese entrepreneur – father of Andrea Bonomi of Investindustrial – took over the company from the Ragnedda family. Located in Gallura, in Arzachena, Capichera can count on a vineyard area of 42 hectares, destined for 35 hectares for Vermentino and 7 hectares for red grapes.
Carlo Bonomi also leads the Lomellina di Gavi – Marchese Raggio, where Gavi, Barolo, Nebbiolo and Timorasso grapes are produced. However, his link with the world of wine began in the 1980s, when he acquired control of Zedda Piras and Sella & Mosca, then sold at the beginning of the 2000s. his wines and the characteristics of the territory in which he was born, of which he has been able to exalt the values, tradition and wine culture – underlined Carlo Bonomi – as a passionate wine lover I immediately took the opportunity to become part of a family, of a company and a brand that have made and are making the history of viticulture ».
“After many courtships and interest received from many aspiring Italian and foreign buyers, we are convinced to transfer the ownership of an important part of our life and business history – added Alberto Ragnedda – we are sure that Carlo Bonomi will have the same passion and respect that we have for the Gallura area, and which will be able to channel and direct important investments for the development and future growth of Capichera ».