About Don Foscardo Rosso
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- ¥3,000-4,000
- estimated from Italian retail reference pricing for entry-level Elba Rosso DOC
Don Foscardo Rosso is an Elba Rosso DOC made from 100% Sangiovese, named after the Focardo lighthouse near the Sapereta estate. It offers a pure, varietal expression of Sangiovese as grown on Elba Island.
A no-nonsense Sangiovese that lets the grape and the island terroir speak for themselves.
New to wine?
A clean, varietal Sangiovese that's a good reference point for the grape without oak complexity.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roast pork, tomato-based sauces, and semi-aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Everyday pasta dinners, casual gatherings, pizza nights
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Sangiovese (locally Sangioveto), vinified as a single-varietal Elba Rosso DOC.
About the producer
Azienda Agricola SaperetaFamily-run Elba estate since 1927, famed for organic Aleatico Passito.Visit the producer page →More wines from Azienda Agricola Sapereta
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is used in Don Foscardo Rosso?
- It is made from 100% Sangiovese, locally known as Sangioveto.
- Where does the name come from?
- It is named after the Focardo lighthouse near the Sapereta estate.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Roast pork, tomato-based sauces, and semi-aged cheeses pair well.
- Is this wine oak-aged?
- No, it is a straightforward, non-oaked expression of Sangiovese.
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