Ansonaco Wine of Giglio Island

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.

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.