The estate was founded by Franco Simonini who isolated the Grasparossa grape after WWII, as the best example of Lambrusco in Castelvetro. Today, Francesco Gibellini is justly proud of the Grasparossa grape he specializes in. It remains unique to the area, producing structured wines with remarkable depth. Today the Gibellinis are determined to preserve Simonini’s legacy. Francesco takes care of the vineyard and cantina, while his uncle Massimo and cousin Alberto are in charge of the administrative and marketing side. The winery is relatively new, built on environmentally sound principles (most of it is underground) and equipped with modern technology: stainless-steel tanks, autoclaves for sparkling wine, and oak casks.