The name Cannensi comes from love passion and respect for the land in the Canne area.
The Delcuratolo brothers grew up in the Canne area, watching their father, uncles and cousins work they have embraced and inherited the farming traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Through this knowledge of the land they are able to produce the very best crops and transform them into wonderful specialties ready to be served.
Apulia like so much of Italy is an area rich in history. Men such as Hannibal the warrior, courageous and able defeated the Romans in the legendary battle of Canne 216 AC. The great Emperor Federico II of Svevia established his hunting residence at the magnificent Castle del Monte. The heroic Ettore Fieramosca who lead thirteen brave Italian knights to victory over the French in the Disfida da Barletta. Lastly Giuseppe di Nittis who was born and raised in Apulia, he used this stunningly beautiful countryside as the inspiration for his great paintings.
The history, traditions and love for the land are all part of the beauty that characterizes this region. These values have been passed down through the generations.
Today we can see this amazing history and beautiful past in such stunning places as the great plains of Ofantina near the Murge, or in the endless sweeping fields that have been cultivated by wise peasants over the years to raise these wonderful vineyards. The expertise, caring knowledge and methods of these original farmers are still employed today and can be seen in the splendid olive groves. The plants that grow in this land flourish in the unique Mediterranean climate that reigns over Apulia.