Ansonaco Wine of Giglio Island
Discover the traditional flavor of the Island's ansonica grapes.
Products of Cantine Scarfo'
Ambrato di Radice
ANSONICA TOSCANA
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Description: Rich amber color. Subtle, pleasant aroma of flowers, honey and of Mediterranean plants. Robust taste with notes of apple and apricot.
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Delicato di Scopeto
ANSONICA TOSCANA
Description: Amber colored. A distinctly floral nose with sensations of hawthorn and orange blossom. Delicate, with subtle minerality and notes of tropical fruit.
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Granato del Corvo
TOSCANA ROSSO
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Description: The color is ruby red tending to violet. The nose is intense, freshly fruity (raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, cherries), with a hint of Mediterranean wildflowers; the taste is soft, velvety, properly tannic, with good balance and intensity.
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Olive Oil of Montalcino
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Types of Olives: Leccino, Frantoio, Moraiolo, Correggiolo and Olivastro
Description: The olive trees have an average age of one hundred years, however, some ancient Olivastri, near the source of water that flows a few meters, have survived the frosts of recent centuries and are estimated to have more than 600 years.
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Traditional Ansonaco Wine
The Terroir
Cantine Scarfo' is a family winery that produces wines with simplicity and sincerity, letting the grapes and territory define the wine so as to offer a unique and original experience. Each wine is produced with the utmost care and with the least amount of intervention in the cantina.
The Varietals
Following the ancient tradition of the island's vintners, Ansonaco wine is predominantly produced with mostly Ansonica grapes along with a handful of other white varietals such procanico, malvasia, empolo and biancone. The old vineyards also contain a very small number of red varietals such as granace, corbolana and aleatico. If added during maceration, they will contribute to the very unique aromas present in the ansonaco wine.
The Harvest
The harvest tends to takes place in the second half of September, when the grapes are well-ripened and rich in sugar and aromas. The grapes are usually harvested in two days, with the help of other local winemakers and friends. Bunches are gently pressed within few hours from the time of harvest and the skins are left together with the must during the first four days of fermentation, following the local tradition.
Ambrato di Radice
Ansonica Toscana IGT
Ambrato di Radice is made on the Island of Giglio in steeply terraced vineyards composed of sandy-quartz soil that enhances the savory and fruity expressions of the Ansonica varietal. The grapes are cultivated in the vineyards of Cantine Scarfo’ in the localities of Radice and Corvo where the strong winds leave hints of sea salt on the grapes.
Winemaking on the island is considered difficult due to the low yields, intensive manual labor, and hand-harvesting and on the extreme terraces of the vineyards. However, this challenge results in providing the winery a grape that is rich in character. In the cantina, the wine is made with only a minimal amount of interference so as to allow the wine to fully express itself. The wine ferments exclusively with the use of the natural, wild yeast found on the grape clusters at the time of harvest. Cantine Scarfo’ follows the traditional winemaking methods of the Island of Giglio, producing a rich and complex wine offering notes of flowers, fruits and Mediterranean plants. Their cantina is nestled in the heart of the medieval neighborhood at the Castle.
Grapes, Vineyards & Denomination
Appellation: Toscana Ansonica IGT. Locality of vineyards: Radice, Corvo, and Fontuccia, Isola del Giglio, Italy
Harvest, Vinification & Refinement
Harvest at the end of September. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks with maceration for 4-5 days.
Suggested Serving
erve at 15-16°, uncorking the bottle at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber color. Subtle, pleasant bouquet of flowers and honey with notes of Mediterranean plants. Robust, with notes of apple and apricot.
Delicato di Scopeto
Ansonica Toscana IGT
Cantine Scarfo' cultivates its grapes on the steep terraces of Giglio Island, characterized by soils rich in minerals and by a warm climate with excellent thermal variations in summer. This wine is obtained from grapes harvested mainly in Scopeto and Fontuccia. In the cantina, grapes are softly pressed with a small wooden press. The resulting wine is unique for its expressiveness, freshness and sapidity. The vivacious amber color suggests sweet and delicate aromas. Its balanced acidity and pronounced minerality enhance the notes of citrus flowers, Mediterranean flora, and tropical fruits.
Grapes, Vineyards & Denomination
Grape varietal: Ansonica. Appellation: Asonica Toscana IGT. Locality of vineyards: Scopeto and Fontuccia, Isola del Giglio, Italy
Harvest, Vinification & Refinement
Harvest at the end of September. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks with maceration for 4-5 days.
Suggested Serving
Serve at 15-16°, uncorking the bottle at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tasting Notes
Vivacious amber color. A distinctly floral nose with hints of hawthorn and orange blossom. In the mouth, delicate, mineral, with notes of tropical fruits..
From the Cellar to Your Home
Cantine Scarfo' offers you the possibility to buy wines directly online and have them delivered to your door in just a few days.
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