Capocroce winery

The name chosen by Gancia for this new venture is 'Capocroce' which defines the extremity of the church which usually hosts the choir. The symbol used to identify the Capocroce evokes the ancient symbols of the 'Trinacria' (the three-legged symbol of Sicily), and alludes not only to the form of a cross, but also, with a little imagination, to the form of a starfish.

Sicily, a land of sea, crosses and passion, of sun, tradition and pride and where wine is synymous with art and culture. What better victuals for a vinification of absolute quality with no space for compromise?

After a long spell Gancia has now again returned to Sicily, where it once owned an estate for the production of quality wines and where, coincidentally, the well known Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, historically famous for being involved in the Siege of Sicily during the Unification of Italy Campaign is also known as the "Chiesa della Gancia".

The strong and indissoluble presence of tradition combined with culture and nature throughout Sicily has transformed the legend of wine into something of a sacred rite and it is with this vision that Gancia has once more deepened its roots further into the warm, fertile soil of Sicily with the Capocroce project, located in the sunny Trapani neighbourhood of Contrada Castellazzo.