Fattoria Le Pupille, Poggio Argentato 2024

Poggio Argentato embraces the essence of the Maremma: its land, its unique light, the breeze from the nearby sea, all told by a fragrant and fresh white wine, using the language of northern vines. The singular blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Semillon and Traminer make Poggio Argentato a refined, elegant and versatile wine, perfect for summer but good throughout the year. On the nose it shows notes of orange blossom and aromatic herbs, intertwined with golden apple, mint, pear with hints of lime and citron. It continues on smooth varietal perfumes of white peach, greenery and lemon leaf. Fresh, tasty sip, which evolves into an elegant and balanced mouthfeel with a persistent finale on mango and white pepper notes. 

Pairing: Fettuccini with pistacchio pesto; gnocchetti with lobster sauce.

Elisabetta Geppetti, the founder of Fattoria Le Pupille, is a woman of exceptional energy and vision. She was only 20 years old when she first took the reins at her family's property in Southern Tuscany in the 1980's. The winery is synonymous with Morellino di Scansano and Elisabetta has been instrumental in placing this appellation on the map of wine lovers, producing excellent value Sangiovese and gaining global fame with the area's first Super Tuscan, Saffredi. Her children Clara and Ettore are now running the winery, and this second generation has created two incredible, innovative wines to add to this impressive range: Le Pupille, an amphora-aged Syrah, and Piemme, a unique Petit Manseng.