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🏰Francesco Carfagna is a "heroic vigneron" on Isola del Giglio, crafting unique wines like this Sangiovese "Rossetto" that drinks like a white. Carfagna, named Gambero Rosso's Winemaker of the Year 2026, is instrumental in reviving Giglio's ancient winemaking. The "Rossetto" is a Sangiovese fermented with skins for only three days, designed to be served chilled like a white wine. The 2014 Tuscan vintage was challenging but ultimately satisfying.
This unique "Rossetto" offers 【bright, fresh acidity with a light structure】, showcasing intriguing notes of 【herbs, saline, flowers, and exotic fruits】. It can present as orange and cloudy, with hints of 【minerals, nuttiness, orange marmalade, and apricot pit】, resembling a well-made orange wine.
🍴 Versatile, pairing well with fried anchovies, light summer foods, aperitivo, or even aged pecorino cheese and wild boar salami.
🥂 A fascinating and unique wine for adventurous palates, perfect for a summer aperitivo, a seafood feast, or a gathering where conversation-starting wines are appreciated.
BACKGROUND
Francesco Carfagna, through his Altura estate, is a pioneer of heroic viticulture on the rugged Isola di Giglio off the coast of Tuscany. He meticulously restored ancient, terraced vineyards overlooking the sea. The Rosseto is a unique and expressive red wine, typically made from local varieties like Sangiovese. It captures the wild, sun-drenched, and saline character of the island, offering rustic charm and vibrant fruit.