THE FAMILY

Everything begins with a black-and-white photograph, depicting a man and his land. This is Ragana, an ancient rural village that grew around a 15th-century watchtower — a place of passage and protection, today a symbol of our identity. In the 18th century, a winery came to life here, where delicate and intense wines were crafted using traditional methods and time-honored techniques. Next to the tower, a small olive oil mill met the daily needs of the community, while by the end of the 19th century, an elementary school flourished: few classrooms, teachers arriving on horseback, and a village united by a deep sense of belonging. Ragana, from the Moorish term Ras-hana, “land of friendship,” was much more than a place: it was a way of life. It was here that Ugo Testoni, drawing strength from these ancient traditions, began producing a wine that soon became renowned and cherished throughout the province — and beyond.