Tenuta Castello di Morcote

Gaby Gianini, a passionate winemaker and owner of Tenuta Castello di Morcote, is dedicated to producing authentic and expressive Merlot wines. Located on the hills overlooking Lake Lugano in southern Ticino, this certified organic estate is renowned for the beauty of its vineyard. Although Merlot has been cultivated in Ticino for about a century, the region’s red wines have only gained international recognition in recent decades.

On the estate’s 7 hectares, Merlot, the dominant grape variety, is grown alongside Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay, following a philosophy of quality over quantity. Operating entirely under biodynamic principles, Tenuta Castello di Morcote deliberately limits its yields to ensure high-quality wines, shaped by a unique granite and porphyry terroir.