 
Peter Angelo Cargasacchi is the fifth
generation of his family in California, but the first
born in California. His great, great grandfather came
from Italy to California, but then disappeared. His
Great Grandfather founded a restaurant and hotel in
San Francisco the Saint Gotthard, which was destroyed
in the fire and earthquake of 1906. Subsequent generations,
though born in Italy, lived and farmed in the California
Central Coast since the early 1900’s.
Peter planted Cargasacchi vineyard
in 1998 in the Santa Rita Hills AVA, and began planting
the subsequent Jalama vineyard in 1999.
Julia Manuela Cargasacchi is also
the first generation of her mother’s family to
be born in California. She has fond memories of helping
her grandmother with the vendemmia (grape harvest) in
Italy, where she spent many summers. It was from her
grandmother that she developed an interest in cooking,
wine and a love for Italy.
The roots of the Cargasacchi winemaking
philosophy are found in the Italian traditional pairing
of food and wine at mealtime. Both Peter’s and
Julia’s families have been making wine for consumption
with food for many generations. This tradition continues
in California.
Using estate fruit, Peter and Julia
produce two Pinot Noirs under the Cargasacchi label
and one late harvest Pinot Grigio. They also produce
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Syrah under
the Point Concepción label from estate and purchased
fruit.
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