CAMILLO MAGONI
BORN AND RAISED in Italy, Camilo studied and received his Enology and Viticulture degree from the prestigious Enologica a Di Alba, located in Piedmont. After working at the renowned Nino Negri de Chiuro winery in Valtelina, Camil joined the winemaking team at L.A. Cetto in Baja California, Mexico. He quickly rose through the winemaking ranks. He established his own Bodegas Magoni in 2002 and initially focused Ono producing high quality high quality wines from private consumption. In 2013, the Magoni Family introduced their first portfolio of wines available to the public, all of which are produced from grapes harvested from their vineyards. Today, the Magoni family is one of the largest growers in Valle de Guadalupe. Growing more than 110 different grape varietals on more than 278 hectares, Camilo has created the largest experimental vineyards in El Valle.
Casa Magoni
Casa Magoni’s philosophy is based on sustainability, aiming for the best grape quality and their trust in mother nature to do her job. Their main focus in their consumer, which they see as their biggest judge. Casa Magoni offers best quality at a fair price. It’s all about preserving the varietal character of the grapes because that is where the wines personality is derived from and reveals the personality of the wine. This wine region is still a small region but the potential and the optimism is a result from the market response, and the consolidation of the quality and character of their wines is derived from.
Casa Magoni produces a wide variety of Reds and Whites from Label “Casa Magoni”, including five “reservas” with varietals like Tempranillo, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
WINE NOTES
Casa Magoni Chardonnay /. Vermentino, Manaz Vineyard V. Guadalupe B.C. 2018.
Clean and lean. Not much on the nose, but Lemmon and tropical on the palate. Slightly salty. But fruit and critic dominate with light body and balanced structure. Nice and crisp.
Casa Magoni Merlot/ Malbec 2017. V. Guadalupe B.C.
Casa Magoni Merlot/ Malbec 2017. V. Guadalupe B.C. Nice red candy and ripe berries nose. Regaliz, licorice filled aromas. Little salty hints, full body, grape candy and black pepper. Tanic, fruity and bold.