The surname Grimaldi derives from the Frankish name Grimald or from the Lombard Grimoald (“chief who wears a helmet”).
The first to bring the noble family to Sicily was Enrico Grimaldi, son of Charles, Lord of Menton. Enrico, in 1397 obtains the barony and the castle of Bozzetta, the chatelaine and the royal castle of Castrogiovanni; he was the first to settle in that city, becoming the parent of Simone, Pietro and Pino, the first baron of Risicallà and Carrangiara, as well as a lineage of the princes of Santa Caterina, in which an Enrico Grimaldi baron of Risicallà and Geracello flourished.
Our Story
AWARDS
people
Bruno Rossi
Founder & Owner
Fillipe Moratti
Executive Director
Agatha Rossi
Senior Winemaker
Ella Campo
Viticulture Manager
Milestones
1400
The Beginning
The barons of Geracello settled in the area.
1700
First Building
In Geracello, the noble families begin to build residence and solace structures.
1800
Flowering of Wheat Cultivation
In Sicily more and more territories are dedicated to the cultivation of wheat.
1979
First Olive Oil
In our estate we started producing extravirgin olive oil.
2001
New ways to Protect the Land
Collaboration was born with various companies and tour operators in order to raise awareness of the beauty of the place to preserve it more and more.
2022
Porsche Experience
Our Estate was selected to create a unique experience in Sicily.
sustainability
As part of the agricultural industry, we fully depend on our surrounding, just as it depends on us. That’s why we grow our produce organically and sustainably.
As part of the agricultural industry, we fully depend on our surrounding, just as it depends on us. That’s why we grow our produce organically and sustainably.
