The hills called the Colli del Candia, located between Massa and Carrara, are renowned since ancient times for their history of winemaking. Between the sea and the fantastic Apuan Alps and their marble quarries, these hills can count on an extraordinary microclimate characterized by pleasantly breezy summers and very mild winters. With these obvious qualitative advantages, the grapevines thrive. The vines become the absolute protagonist of the landscape that it characterizes with glimpses of this fascinating and suggestive scenery. Terraces and slopes demonstrate the effective presence of man who lives in intelligent symbiosis with the environment, a delicate harmony that doesn’t allow room for the frenetic rhythms of modern life. Here, passed down traditions and ties to family have substantial value, and they are firmly linked to the teachings of the territory. It is not for nothing that the Cima family has been working on farms and producing excellent wines for four generations, continuing a fantastic adventure that began in the 19th century. It is an uninterrupted activity that along the way has contributed to creating a wealth of experiences of incalculable importance. Certain requirements have enabled the Cima family - Giovanni and then their son Aurelio, who is responsible for leading the company on this intriguing journey into the third millennium - to make a prodigious technological leap projected towards a future that promises to be full of satisfaction. Sensitivity and intuition led us to understand that the enormous potential of this area had to be harnessed in an appropriate manner, thanks to the precious suggestions of qualified winemakers, both in the vineyards and in the cellar. This choice, which combined science, the local microclimate and entrepreneurial knowledge, was favorably received by both the international market and specialized critics. Candia has finally emerged from its myth to become an important entity, capable of giving rise to wines, both white and red, of considerable personality. This incredible commitment and the important results achieved seem to have open up prospects of an even greater prestige in the future.