Candido

In the heart of Apulia, Candido Wines has been a family-run winery for three generations. And more precisely since 1929, when the Candido family wisely transformed the fruits of their land into fine wines, an authentic expression of the Apulian territory and tradition. That year Francesco Candido laid the first stones of what was to become a small oenological jewel. In San Donaci, surrounded by his own vineyards, he built a winery to process the grapes. The first wines were sold loose, but already in 1957 Candido's far-sightedness prompted him to start bottling, directly enhancing the products of his land. Then, in 1997, a new chapter opened with the acquisition of the Guagnano cellar. This was destined for the processing of grapes, while the San Donaci cellar took on the role of centre for the ageing, bottling and marketing of wines. Today, Alessandro Candido, representing the third generation, leads the company with passion and competence. The values handed down through the ages are combined with a modern and innovative approach, resulting in wines that win with elegance, complexity and character. Biodiversity reigns in the Candido vineyards. Alongside indigenous Apulian grape varieties such as Aleatico, Negro Amaro, Primitivo, Malvasia Nera and Fiano, there is also room for international varieties such as Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. This choice reflects the winery's desire to valorise the terroir, while being open to new challenges and experimentation.