Canti

CANTI EMBODIES EVERYTHING IT IS TO BE ITALIAN; REFINED STYLE AND TRADITION WITH A PASSION FOR GOOD FOOD AND WINE, EACH AND EVERY BOTTLE REPRESENTS ITALIAN VALUES AND FOR EVERY OCCASION, CANTI HAS A BOTTLE OF WINE THAT WILL ADD THE GLAMOUR AND SOPHISTICATION OF ITALY TO YOUR TABLE.

The “Magnificat”, Canti Ageing cellars THE CANTI STORY

Canti came to life during a sunset in Milan: Gianni Martini, a second generation wine entrepreneur had an epiphany whilst enjoying a spectacular sunset, a glass of good wine and excellent company at the Vittoria Emanuele Gallery.

Gianni had visited the gallery every year. Elegant and refined, it embodies Italian style, but it was in 2001 that its beauty inspired him to create Canti; his desire to harness the sights that were unfolding in front of him, to bottle the atmosphere that he was soaking up in a special brand of wine that would become the ambassador of Italian style, embodying both the attitude and values of Italian life. And so, Canti was born.

A year of hard work; designers, marketers and importers joined forces with the wine makers of the Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi spa – the family company of Gianni Martini, operating on the market since 1947 – to create the Canti team.

By studying every single detail carefully, the team was able to create a brand that is synonymous with the lively mood and passion of Italy. In Italian, Canti means song or to sing, recalling the fast paced world of music, laughter and joy; the Italian spirit.

Launching in 2002, at the very same spot that marked its conception, the Canti adventure began and today the brand has a stronghold in over 50 countries.

Always faithful to its original vision, each bottle of Canti offers consumers an insight into the hallmarks of Italy; the passion, love, joy, style, tradition and creative inspiration.

VINEYARDS AND WINERY

Today Canti is considered one of the largest family owned Italian wine producers in Cossano Belbo, Piedmont.

At the head of the brand is the Martini family, who oversee the company with a keen eye for detail during every aspect of the winemaking process. Their philosophy, one that the entire team wholeheartedly adopts, is that of the “slow approach.” A belief in craftsmanship, slow processes and harmonic respect for nature’s rhythms. At Canti, they do not believe in man-made deadlines, ensuring that all production processes follow natural timings, in turn creating the highest quality produce possible.

Canti Vineyards owns two estates; il Saulino and La Burela, in addition to many vineyards situated in the very best of Piedmontese winemaking areas. The Martini family also manages three locations in Piedmont: Cossano Belbo, Neive and Castel di Serra, and although not geographically close to one another, each receive the highest levels of care upheld by the family.

The Cossano Belbo headquarters is where most of the business is managed, by a team of highly qualified oenologists, and the site is currently undergoing a modernisation and expansion project that will aim to improve quality standards across the board.

The modern production site at Neive is situated on the rolling hills of Barbaresco, and this site, although small, specialises in the production of excellent quality Piedmont wines using its cutting edge technology.

Above all, each site strives to uphold the brands high quality and production standards; producing excellent wine that is representative of the fun, vibrant, stylish, Italian way of life. ❧

Tasting notes

PINOT BRUT

Appearance: Light straw yellow with a fine and persistent perlage

Aroma: An elegant and sophisticated floral bouquet with notes of peach and white fruit and a hint of creaminess

Flavour: The palate has flavours of brioche with hints of almond characters and a crisp and refreshing finish PROSECCO DOC

Appearance: Light straw yellow with fine and persistent perlage

Aroma: A bouquet of lime, citrus, apples and white fleshed stone fruit

Flavour: Lively and crisp with delightful flavours of pear and peach and a subtle hint of citrus