The Story
Three grape varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a touch of Syrah, produce a rosé with decisive and intense aromas that reflect the characteristics of Bolgheri’s territory. The wine and vineyard take their name from a bandit named Scalabrone who roamed this area in the 18th century. Vineyards thrive on clay-loam based soils, mainly of alluvial origin, with rocky deposits.
Appellation: Bolgheri DOC Rosato
Blend: Merlot, Syrah, Cabern...
Wine Information
A winter with a normal climate and a spring initially a bit warmer than usual led to an early bud break. Spring continued with entirely normal weather for the period and was followed by an early summer which was cooler than usual and marked as well by occasional rains, thus favoring a slow and gradual development of the vine vegetation free of vine stress. Very high August temperatures, though partly mitigated by the influence of the sea, crea...
