What is Scarpetta?

Years ago our travels took us the northeastern Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. A passion for creating wines from this unique region led us to expanding into all of Italy. True to Italian traditions, part of everyday meals include drinking good wine, great conversation, and little moments of celebration. Scarpetta was created as an homage to this lifestyle. Scarpetta refers to a small piece of bread used to soak up the last bit of delicious sauce on your plate that you can't possibly leave behind.

Italy is as diverse in its wines as it is in its cuisine, which is why we've developed a passion for combining regional wines with provincial recipes. There's an old food and wine pairing motto that says, “if it grows together, it goes together.” Our hope is that Scarpetta wines will bring this story of the Italian table to life. Our wines are meant to be enjoyed with good food, but more importantly shared — from special occasions to everyday adventures.

Tuscany has had a love affair with the Sangiovese based blends for centuries. While Sangiovese is planted all over central Italy, it reaches its highest highs in Tuscany. Frico Rosso is based on a blend of Sangiovese and small amounts of the indigenous grapes Canialolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino. This is the perfect balance of crisp tart cherry and the wonderful herb notes found in great Tuscan red wine. Frico Rosso pairs extremely well with grilled meats, hard cheeses and salami.

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Whether you're exploring Italy or trying a new recipe in the kitchen, your own discovery of inspiration awaits. Buon appetito!

Winemaker Notes
Aromas of sour cherry, cranberry and dried herbs. It is the everyday Tuscan red wine with notes of tart cherry, cranberry, plum framed with a great dried savory herb note on the palate.

Pair with grilled meats, hard cheeses and salami.

ALCOHOL: 13%
DENOMINATION: IGT Rosso Toscana
VINE TRAINING: Double guyot (Tuscan crown) and cordon.
VINIFICATION: Two day cold soak prior to fermentation. Fermentation in stainless steel and cement tanks: Approximately 14 days.
AGING: Stainless steel, cement and oak.
APPEARANCE: Bright ruby red.
GRAPES: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Caniaolo and Ciliegiolo, 5% Colorino.
AROMATICS: Sour cherry, cranberry and dried herbs.
PALATE: The everyday Tuscan red wine. Tart cherry, cranberry, plum framed with a great dried savory herb note.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS: Grilled meats, hard cheeses and salami.