The Heritage 9.9 was born from an original idea by Gabriele Maestri, actual holder of Castagnola Yacht. Castagnola Yacht is based in Lavagna, Italy and was founded in 1974 by Giovanni Castagnola. Over the years, Castagnola has become famous for quality and the beauty of its wooden boats. Gabriele Maestri, Giovanni's grandson, was passed on the secrets of his trade, then took over the Shipyard in the last years and became a master shipwright ("maestro d'ascia").