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A collection of the experiences, emotions, successes and pieces of life on board. A story told through the images of how Mangusta spent 2015. This is the idea we had for our new book, Mangusta Memories. Published as a limited edition, it will be our way of personally thanking the members of the Exclusive Mangusta Family.
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MICHL MARINE AT THE DÜSSELDORF BOAT SHOW BUREVESTNIK GROUP IN SOCHI EVENTS
THE MANGUSTA STARS, AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT BOAT SHOWS
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THE MANGUSTA FAMILY CONTINUES TO GROW TWO IMPORTANT NEWS STORIES REGARDING THE MANGUSTA FLEET WERE PRESENTED LAST AUTUMN AT THE YACHT CLUB IN MONACO, NAMELY THE LATEST PROJECT IN THE LONG RANGE LINE, MANGUSTA OCEANO 55, AND MANGUSTA GRANSPORT 50, THE VERY FIRST FAST DISPLACEMENT YACHT FROM THE BRAND NEW MANGUSTA GRANSPORT LINE. BOTH PROJECTS BEAR THE SIGNATURE OF DESIGNER ALBERTO MANCINI.
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MANGUSTA OCEANO 55 Today, the Overmarine Group is a market leader in the segment of fast
making it both well-balanced and proportioned. The wing stations by the
yachts measuring 30 to 50 metres. The company’s DNA, however, tells
bridge are both functional and aesthetic, integrating with the superstructure of the
the story of a family of entrepreneurs that has always looked forward. With
upper deck and reinforcing the style of the bow.
this project of a 55 metre vessel, the Overmarine Group, whose strength lies in its heritage of skills and its experience,
The key words are space and light. Everything has been designed in order to maintain visual contact with the sea
can play an important role in the world
and the excitement of being outdoors.
of megayachts. Mangusta Oceano 55 is a three deck yacht which has a strong personality and decisive lines that enhance her grandeur.
The idea is that of fully enjoying each and every one of the different areas without perceiving any limits, and with the comfort of feeling entirely at home.
A number of decorative features strongly
The sundeck is really impressive: 160m2
characterise the design making her, quite simply, unique. The powerful fashion plates that move from aft upwards, from the main deck to join the hard top, are a
en plein air where a large hard top creates a huge area protected from the sun. At bow, the external part has been designed to include a 5mx5m swimming-
clear example of stylistic dynamism. This gives the ship’s profile a thrust forward,
pool with a waterfall featuring an infinity effect which develops over the two decks.
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3 OPENINGS PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE SEA
160 m 2
SUNDECK EN PLEIN-AIR
70 m 2
BEACH CLUB
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DINING AREA PROTECTED BY A LARGE HARD TOP
5x5 m INFINITY POOL
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The stern has 3 openings providing access to the sea: the central hatch and two side terraces rotate to create an out and out fully-equipped, 70m2 Beach Club.
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The glazing and floor to ceiling windows bring light into the various settings, increasing the perception of space and giving the impression of being suspended over the sea when inside.
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The interiors have been designed to accomodate 12 guests and a crew of up to 11 whilst still guaranteeing maximum
main deck features the salon and diningroom, the galley and the full-beam Owner suite measuring almost 100m2
privacy and freedom of movement. The
at bow. Alberto Mancini’s style proposal
is based on careful research into both materials and textures, with contrasting warm and cold surfaces.
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5000 nm RANGE
17.5 kn
TOP SPEED Driven by twin MTU 12V 4000 M73 engines, this yacht has a cruise speed of 12 knots, a pace which enables her to cover a range of over 5000 miles. She can also reach a top speed of 17.5 knots. The stabilisers (both at anchor and underway) contribute to maintaining a high level of comfort.
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MANGUSTA GRANSPORT 50 The latest challenge involves ideas and content, especially technical
The first project is Mangusta Gransport 50, of which the engineering part has
content. In this light, the new line of Fast Displacement Mangusta GranSport
just been completed. A racy profile, powerful engine, fast cruising speeds
yachts has just joined the Mangusta fleet. This line enables us to enter a
and spacious, functional onboard volumes: this model is able to travel
new segment of yachts with sporty lines, that are incredibly comfortable and have an extensive range and low
long distances easily, quickly and comfortably. And she is stunning to look at, too. Her lines are aerodynamic,
fuel consumption. Real thoroughbreds,
balanced and decisive: a stern with
elegant and fast indeed, but with a reassuring soul. Sporty yachts which interpret the style of Mediterranean life in the great outdoors just perfectly,
great character and strong dynamism, as if one could actually make out her tense muscles. This is all emphasised by well-balanced surfaces which convey a
the pleasure of eating outside, close
feeling of an elegant, well-proportioned,
to the sea possibly, in the shelter of a patio. Perfect for those Owners looking for high performances during long voyages.
continuous flow. She features air vents designed as sharp cuts in the aluminium; slanting windshields and uprights which have been built into the rollbar.
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Everything comes together to tell of the sophistication of a design which imposes itself for its beauty, unfolding from bow to stern without any interruptions, conversing with the interiors, designed symbiotically with the cuts of the exterior glazing, which bring in transparency and light without upsetting the size of the hull and superstructure.
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The swimming-pool and Jacuzzi dominate the bow sundeck and bring light into the Owner head through the glass skylights on the base. Astern, rotation of the central hatch and two side hatches gives life to an out and out club on the sea, with terraces and a perfectly equipped beach area.
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The flybridge features a central bar designed to serve both areas, towards the bow there is a dining area with a table that seats 10, protected by the hard top; towards stern there is a living area furnished with sofas and chaiselongues. All the external areas can safely be used during cruising, too.
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The interiors converse with the exteriors by means of large glazed surfaces in
the large windows in the salon let in copious amounts of light and offer a
a concept of fluidness and continuity which characterises the entire yacht:
truly unique view of the sea.
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The Owner suite converses with the head area by means of a glass door, thus creating a unique space
water of the swimming-pool on the overlying sundeck. The decor plays on the contrast between opaque and
reflect the light and magnify the various different areas. The result is an elegant environment which welcomes guests
where the transparent sky of the head welcomes the refraction of the
polished surfaces, light and dark materials studied in detail in order to
into a relaxing atmosphere.
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Thanks to her 4 x MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines and the presence of stabilisers, this yacht can reach a top speed of 30 knots, in complete comfort, with low consumption, and a range of around 3500 miles. Her draft is around 2.5m, meaning she is perfect for use in shallow waters such as those of the Bahamas or islands of the Mediterranean.
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SUCCESSES AT MANGUSTA MANGUSTA 165 IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BECOME AN ICON, DESTINED TO LAST OVER THE YEARS, AS WELL AS BEING A MILESTONE IN NAUTICAL HISTORY. OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS, 2 UNITS OF THE YACHT HAVE BEEN SOLD, HULL NUMBERS 11 AND 12. IN ADDITION, THE SECOND UNIT OF THE NEW MANGUSTA 132 SERIES HAS ALSO BEEN SOLD.
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MANGUSTA 165 E HULLS 11 AND 12 A success in terms of orders which tells of an incredibly unique 50 metre
spaces in the engine room and greater efficiency, which all translate into
yacht regards her performance and characteristics, owing to her high
a better performance and greater yield. The performance is similar to
technical content, exceptional onboard comfort and an ability to stir up emotions in all those who cruise on her.
that of the past, but consumption is considerably lower. The effectiveness of the stabilisation system is so great
These two units of the Mangusta
during cruising too that the yacht can
165 E series, in which E stands for Evolution, the name given to the current model, contain all recent style and
be used in displacement mode at a minimum speed of 8-10 knots and in total comfort at all times. This greatly
technical innovations: they feature more muscular, aggressive lines, a
expands the range of speeds at which she can be used.
single window at the height of the salon which offers excellent visibility from the inside letting in copious
The interiors, as on all Mangusta yachts, are custom-built and the Group’s Design Department has
amounts of natural light, and a longer
already set to work with the respective
flybridge with an aesthetic grill astern which gives the yacht an even greater dynamic boost.
Owners to decide the layout, furnishings and dĂŠcor. Both of them will be delivered in
The propulsion package provides for 4 2600 HP MTU 16V2000 M94
Europe next year.
engines, 4 Rolls Royce/KameWa NP waterjets and 4 Seakeeper stabilisers: a better weight/power ratio, modular functionality on demand, optimised
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MANGUSTA 132 HULL 02 Over the past two years, the Overmarine Group has launched 4
generation of glazing, a single pane of glass at the height of the salon which
new Maxi Open Mangusta models on the market, of which Mangusta 132
offers excellent visibility from inside and lets in copious amounts of natural
is the most recent: onboard comfort, a distinctive feature on all Mangusta
light. Secondly, the presence of a large flybridge featuring a dynamic, modern
yachts, has been considerably improved through the use of gyroscopic stabilisers which make it possible to
line, with aesthetic rear grills, which can also be fitted with a second helm. This space lends itself to being used as
reduce rolling both at anchor and
a private area for the Owner where to
underway, increasing the range of uses for which this yacht can comfortably be utilised. It is now possible to cruise at a displacement speed, during transfers
both relax fully and enjoy the exciting experience of cruising at high speeds. For this unit, as indeed for all Mangusta yachts, the Group’s Design
for example, of 12-15 nautical miles,
Department offered the Owner a
without any rolling. Consumption has also been considerably reduced thanks to the new generation driving package
number of suggestions regards interior layouts, style solutions and customised decor, managing to fully satisfy his
combined with the evolution of the lines of the hull.
taste and wishes. She will be ready in autumn 2016.
The external profile is that of tradition, with the elegant, timeless design and racy, sporty lines, into which the latest aesthetic and structural changes of the new models have seamlessly been integrated. Firstly, there is the new
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READY TO CRUISE THE FOURTH MANGUSTA 94 HAS JUST SET OFF HER VERY FIRST CRUISE AND MANGUSTA 165 E NO. 10 WILL SHORTLY BE DELIVERED. THE GROUP’S FIRST DISPLACEMENT YACHT, MANGUSTA OCEANO 42, WILL SOON BE LAUNCHED, TOO.
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MANGUSTA 94 HULL 04 This yacht offers greater usability of the external space due to the
on larger models and installation of a Zero Speed gyroscopic stabilizer
yacht are incredibly high. Indeed, the American Owner wanted a layout
presence of aesthetic and structural elements which are normally found
(both at anchor and underway) which increase comfort on board
which lent itself very much to the way yachts are used in the US, which
on larger models: the bow cockpit in addition to the sunbathing area, the larger stern swimming platform and
and the ways in which this yacht can comfortably be used. She also features dynamic positioning, which is cutting-
places emphasis on practicality of use, a typical characteristic of American clients purchasing yachts of this size.
the presence of a liveable sundeck which, as this unit is destined for the American market, features a driving station, too. There are also a number
edge technology able to maintain the yacht in a selected GPS position overcoming the effect of tide, wind and stream by effectively combining
A couple of examples are the barkitchenette on the main deck and the internal stairway to access the flybridge. Official delivery took place
of technical innovations, including the same propulsion system as that
direction and thrust. The levels of personalization of the interiors of this
privately at the Overmarine Group wharf in Viareggio.
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The finishing touches are being made to the 10th unit of Mangusta
40 knots. Hull no. 10 is characterised by the new “evo” aesthetics and
flybridge with an aesthetic grill astern. The propulsion packet provides for
165, which is already in the water. Destined for the American market, she
propulsion system, that, within the sphere of continuous research and
4 MTU 16V2000M94 2600 HP engines, 4 Rolls Royce/KameWa NP
is the third in the series to be sold to this important market over the past 3 years.
innovation, the shipyard recently introduced in order to guarantee quality, excellence and wellbeing on
waterjets and 4 Seakeeper stabilisers. The result is a performance which is similar to that which was achieved
Mangusta 165 is one of the top models in the Maxi Open series and the fastest yacht in her category in the world to date: a 50 metre flagship which, depending on the engines
board, with fresh attention being paid to consumption and stability. The new “evo” aesthetics are expressed in more aggressive, muscular lines, new single glazing on
in the past, but with much lower consumption. Moreover, cruising is extremely comfortable even at low speeds. Official delivery will take place in the
chosen, can even reach a speed of
the main deck and a more elongated
presence of the Owner and his family.
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MANGUSTA OCEANO 42 Not long now until the launch of the new 42 metre yacht in steel
for two innovative areas have been developed on-board: on the bow
and aluminium designed by Alberto Mancini for the Long Range line,
deck the external area features two separate sunbathing areas which
Mangusta Oceano 42. This is the Group’s very first displacement yacht and she is creating great excitement.
plunge into a swimming-pool with a continuous waterfall. A glazed skylight on the bottom of the pool brings light
Mangusta Oceano 42 combines
and translucence to the head in the
design, comfort and last generation technology. She is a a beautiful yacht, modern and elegant, whose proportions are expressed in a blend
Owner suite on the underlying deck. Astern, on the other hand, the hatch has been fitted with glazed transverse cuts through which a real furnished
of sharp, taut lines combined with softer sections. A careful study of light and a new concept which provides
beach area can be glimpsed. Once open, it stretches out over the sea creating a platform where the
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glazed surfaces turn into a source of natural light allowing the nocturnal illumination of the underwater beams fitted astern to filter through. The interiors have been designed in order to accommodate up to 12 guests ensuring their total privacy and freedom of movement, as well as 7 crew members. Everything converses with the exterior here: the salon features huge windows through which natural light enters and in other areas the glazing brings light to the various different environments, increasing the perception of space.
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HERE’S THE
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The Mangusta office in Port Camille Rayon, Golfe Juan, is now an important
Owners with their yachts both before, during and after delivery. It offers a
Overmarine Group France: T. +33 4 97049957
reference point for Owners residing in or passing through the French Riviera.
fast, high quality service, 7 days a week, constant assistance and an
mangusta@overmarine.fr
The Customer Service team liaises with a team of captains, technicians and specialised staff and is able to assist
excellent level of care for both current and new clients.
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HERE’S
MIAMI Two models from the Maxi Open Mangusta fleet, Mangusta 94 and
the yachts up close. They are ideal for the North American market. For
Mangusta 80, are available in the US for the entire commercial season.
Florida, where the distance between one destination and another is quite
Leading figures at the last Yachts Miami Beach and Palm Beach International Boat Show, these two new units are
short and can therefore be reached easily and quickly thanks to her high cruising speeds, and for the Hamptons,
currently in Florida, Miami and Fort
a resort our reference clientele adores
Lauderdale respectively, and plan to cruise to the Hamptons next summer. This is a unique opportunity to see
and where the opportunity to cruise in shallow waters thanks to waterjet propulsion, is essential. Overmarine Group USA: T. +1 786 440 3434 mangusta@overmarine.us
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FROM THE NETWORK
MICHL MARINE
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Michl Marine, our official representative for the Balearic Islands, successfully took
located in the prestigious Halle 6, the maxi yacht area, where a number of
part at Boot in Düsseldorf (23rd - 31st January). The smart, refined stand was created in perfect Mangusta style and
scale models of Mangusta yachts were on display. Amongst these, Mangusta GranSport 50 and Mangusta Oceano 55.
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BUREVESTNIK GROUP IN SOCHI
The Burevesnick Group, our official representative for Russia and the CIS, has
for Russian tourism and a location for international events such as the Olympics and
opened an office at Sochi Marina. An elegant city, located on the shores of the Black Sea, Sochi is an important destination
Formula 1. The marina there is a glamorous and indeed exclusive meeting point, where the presence of Mangusta is strategic.
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EVENTS
MIAMI, 15TH FEBRUARY 2016:
THE MANGUSTA STARS, AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT
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An evening held in perfect Italian style: dream yachts, two Lamborghinis parked at the entrance, lots of glamour, an
which made the event “The Mangusta Stars� held in Miami in February of this year so unforgettable.
atmosphere made special by the music of a famous DJ and the entertainment of a magician, a refined welcome and fine Tuscan wines. These are the ingredients
Special thanks go to: Frescobaldi Toscana for the wine tasting and Prestige Import Miami for displaying the Lamborghinis.
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BOAT SHOWS
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US BOAT SHOWS THE OVERMARINE GROUP IS CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ATTENDANCE AT THE MIAMI BOAT SHOW THIS YEAR, AS WELL AS ITS PRESENCE ON THE IMPORTANT US MARKET. MANGUSTA DISPLAYED TWO MODELS OF ITS MAXI OPEN FLEET AT THE MIAMI AND PALM BEACH SHOWS: THE LATEST MANGUSTA 80 AND MANGUSTA 94.
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BOAT SHOWS
YACHTS MIAMI BEACH
(11th - 15th February)
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BOAT SHOWS
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PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW (17th - 20th March)
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#bootdusseldorf
#cannesyachtingfestival
#mangusta105 #dubai
#Mangusta_Overmarine SHOTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
#mangusta #sunset #frenchriviera
#frescobalditoscana #wines #backstage
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#interiordesign #mangusta
#frescobalditoscana #wines #shooting
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#mangustaoceano #pisashipyard #workinprogress
#lamborghini #mangusta #prestigeimport #miami #mangusta165_10 #launch #cerimony
#pisashipyard #mangustaoceano
#mangusta94_04 #backstage
#yachtsmiamibeach #miami #mangusta
#miami #mangusta94_03
#mangusta80 #palmbeach
#yachtclubmonaco
#mangusta #palma
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A TUSCAN HISTORY, A TUSCAN FAMILY
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Our working relationship with Frescobaldi, one of the most historical
wines on six estates, located in the best suited areas of Tuscany. The company
this philosophy, Frescobaldi wines have been leading figures at the last
winemakers in Tuscany, began in September 2015. Dating back 30
shares our same values in terms of lifestyle and brand and it’s the perfect
few Mangusta events. Moreover, a Mangusta yacht created the set for the
generations, with a history which started in 1300, Frescobaldi produces
partner for sharing unique experiences. In accordance with
latest Frescobaldi promotional video.
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European countries, including the Papal
1252, Lamberto Frescobaldi built the
court in Rome. Even earlier, the Frescobaldis
first wooden bridge over the Arno, now called the Ponte Santa Trinita;
maintained business relationships and contacts with the workshops of
it connected his own properties with Florence’s ancient city centre. Today,
The Frescobaldi name boasts a history of over 700 years in art, in culture, and
numerous famous artists, such as Donatello, Michelozzo Michelozzi, and Filippo Brunelleschi.
the Frescobaldi family lives in the 16th century palazzo in the piazza that still
in Italian history, and in that of Tuscany in particular. Among its ancestors,
The first archival documents that refer to the house date to around 1000, when
the family numbers literary figures, explorers, musicians, bankers, and
the first members of the family moved to Florence from the Val di Pesa, where the Tenuta di Castiglioni is still located,
politicians and statesmen. A commitment to viticulture and to agriculture in general has always constituted a very important aspect of the family’s activities. For thirty generations now, dating from the early 1300s in fact, the Frescobaldis have been producing wine in Tuscany. The family archives contain numerous ancient documents; among the account books are business contracts with many European royal courts, beginning in the 13th century. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Florentine house of Frescobaldi supplied wines to the English court and to those of many
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the family’s most ancient agricultural property. In that period, the cities of central and northern Italy were in the process of strengthening themselves economically, politically, and militarily, to the detriment of their feudal overlords. Briefly, many of those lords moved into the cities, attracted and encouraged by the economic and political opportunities that the cities offered. The Frescobaldis settled in Florence’s Oltrarno neighbourhood, in the Piazza de’ Frescobaldi, where they constructed a loggia, a tower, and a palazzo. In
bears their name. In the 19th century, the Frescobaldis added to their properties those from another Florentine noble family, the Albizi, thanks to the marriage between Angiolo Frescobaldi and Leonia degli Albizi, which brought to the family the dowry of the tenute of Nipozzano and Pomino. Beginning in 1950, Lamberto Frescobaldi and his son Vittorio, current Honorary President of the Company, provided a dynamic impulse towards modernisation of viticultural management practices, rationalisation of production, and improvement of viticulture generally on the main wine estates, in particular Castello di Nipozzano, Castello di Pomino, and Tenuta di Castiglioni. Vittorio Frescobaldi, starting in the 1960s, took
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the Company in a crucial direction, focusing on viticultural specialisation, with new vineyards planted in the most promising sites. Over a short period of time, over 500 hectares of vineyard were planted in the province of Florence. In the early 1960s, his brother Piero Frescobaldi began to lay the foundations for a modern distribution network in Italy and abroad. Since 1964, after the premature death of Piero, those efforts have been carried on by the two youngest brothers, Ferdinando, for the Italian market, and Leonardo, for international markets. In 1989, the purchase of the Tenuta di CastelGiocondo, in Montalcino, represented an important moment in the growth of the Company.The CastelGiocondo wine estate, southwest of Montalcino, lies in one of the most spectacular areas of the Brunello zone, with vineyards whose weather and aspect are ideal for grapegrowing. In 1995, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi established a partnership with Californian Robert Mondavi, which
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led to the launching of Luce della Vite, an estate likewise south of Montalcino. This tenuta was owned in equal shares by the two parties until 2004; collaboration between the two families lasted ten years, until 2005, when Marchesi de Frescobaldi took over full control of Luce della Vite. The establishment of this estate led to the creation of the wines Luce and Lucente, to which Luce Brunello di Montalcino was added in 2008. In 2000, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi decided to extend its activities, for the first time, beyond the boundaries of Tuscany, acquiring majority shareholding in Conti Attems, the historic white wine producer in Collio in Friuli. Collio is one of Italy’s finest highquality white wine production zones. In 2012, Marchesi de Frescobaldi assumed total control of the winery. In 2002, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi accepted an offer by Robert Mondavi, and became a 50% shareholding partner in Tenuta dell’Ornellaia. The Bolgheri-based estate is a true jewel in the world winemaking
constellation. In 2005, Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi took over all of the shares in Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, which retains its independence in production, management, communications, and marketing. In 2006, Tenute di Toscana S.r.l. was established, gathering under one umbrella three different wineries, Luce della Vite, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, and Tenuta di Castelgiocondo. Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi controls 72% of Tenute di Toscana. Marchesi de Frescobaldi is owned entirely by five brothers, Dino, Vittorio, Maria, Ferdinando, and Leonardo, and their descendants, with a share as well by Bona Marchi, Vittorio’s wife.
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