History of Gialdi Vini SA

the beginnings
	Gialdi Vini SA was founded in Mendrisio, Switzerland in 1953 by Guglielmo Gialdi, the father of the present executive director, Feliciano. The company initially devoted its efforts to the wine import business. In the course of the following years the company was able to develop rapidly through the acquisition of several other wine merchants and importers.
	Guglielmo handed over direction of operations to his son in 1980. Captivated by the idea of producing wines from his local Ticino, Feliciano acquired Roberti Foc SA of Bodio, a winery that had a working relationship with a number of growers of the “Tre Valli” (Leventina, Riviera and Blenio) in the Sopraceneri region.
	Feliciano made major investments to expand the cellars and improve the vinification equipment. Gialdi soon became a name synonymous with wines of quality and established a position at the summit of Ticino winemaking.
the present time
	With the collaboration of an ever-increasing number of winegrowers in the region, the initial yearly production of 30.000 kilos has increased to 400.000 kilos today. The year 2000 saw an especially strong demonstration of the winery’s commitment to growth when the original winery in Mendrisio was enlarged in order to enable the vinification of a further 250.000 kilos of grapes from the surrounding Sottoceneri region.
	All of our products can be purchased directly at the winery in Mendrisio and at the winery in Bodio.
	While maintaining an active interest in the importation of Italian wines, Gialdi Vini SA has developed into an independent winery with its own wines carefully crafted to feature the unique characteristics of the Ticino terroir.