Umberto Cesari

About Winery and Wines

From the very beginning, Cesari believed strongly in the power of the land, capable of producing extraordinary grapes and excellent wines, on par with the most notable Italian red wines. Located in Castel San Pietro Terme, among the hills that dominate the landscape of the ancient Via Emilia on the border between Emilia and Romagna, this winery was founded in the early 60’s by Umberto Cesari and his wife Giuliana. As one of the first wine makers in Emilia-Romagna to believe in the potential of the Sangiovese grape, Cesari has been faithful in his commitment and today is known as a Master of Sangiovese. Nowadays, the winery extends over 335 hectares,175 hectares of which are proprietary and includes 8 estates – Claterna, Casetta, Parolino, Ca’ Grande, Laurento, Liano, Miravalle and Tauleto.

Umberto Cesari partners with notable, local companies including Ferrari and Lamborghini. The winery’s connection to the art world is demonstrated through the Umberto Cesari Art Contest started in 2011 with the intention of promoting emerging artists and new talent by offering them the opportunity to create a new label for the MOMA range, which was originally labelled with a piece by Giorgio Morandi, one of the most noteworthy Italian painters of the 20th century.