The Castello di Morcote estate extends over the Arbostora promontory in Switzerland, surrounded by Lake Lugano, at the southern point of Ticino, facing Italy. It comprises 172 hectares where grapes and olives are cultivated, fruit trees and bees are nurtured, and horses and donkeys are raised. The Gianini family, owners of the property for four generations, began to cultivate the land in 1940. The current 7-hectare estate vineyard, surrounding the castle, was established at the end of the 1980s. The estate produced its first wine in 1993. In addition to classic Merlot, a white Merlot aged in oak and a Reserve are also produced.