The first information we have on Scopeto as a fortified rural settlement dates back to the beginning of the year 1000, when the estate and surrounding agricultural land belonged to the episcopacy of Sienna. The name Scopeto derives from " Erica Scoparia", the botanical name for a shrub used to make brooms and besoms. The square stone tower, used as a defensive watch tower, dates back to 1200 and originally was surrounded by other fortified structures. In the early fourteenth century, the Sozzini family, an old and illustrious Siennese dynasty, took over the property from the Church. It remained in their possession for more than five centuries without interruption.
Under the new owners, the property became a flourishing agricultural centre and was soon converted to wine-growing. At the same time it served as a meeting-place for humanists, artists and writers.
The Sozzini family was interested in theological studies, gave hospitality to dissidents of religion and for a long period even had to face accusations of heresy by the curia of Sienna. The property grew in size and importance. The fortified buildings gave way to a large country seat, to which were added dwellings, forming the structural lay-out of today. The Sozzini family, who kept the property until the mid-nineteenth century, developed a wine production of a certain importance, but only in more recent times did Borgo Scopeto improve the quality and begin to bottle its own wine. It was the vintage year of 1990 that a Chianti Classico with the label Borgo Scopeto first appeared on the market.
An exciting wine of almost opaque colour which is both round and full bodied. Its excellent structure and harmonious, smooth finish leave little to be desired.
This young, fresh Chianti is mainly aged in wooden barrels. On the nose it reminds you of ripe fruit and red woodland berries. Its elegant, harmonious balance of flavours promises an unforgettable taste experience.
This young, fresh Chianti is mainly aged in wooden barrels. On the nose it reminds you of ripe fruit and red woodland berries. Its elegant, harmonious balance of flavours promises an unforgettable taste experience.
This young, fresh Chianti is mainly aged in wooden barrels. On the nose it reminds you of ripe fruit and red woodland berries. Its elegant, harmonious balance of flavours promises an unforgettable taste experience.
A genuine masterpiece of extreme complexity that radiates warmth, class and grace. A bouquet with touches of wood, leather, roasted coffee and almonds follows a full body with a lasting aftertaste.
bottle 7.5 dl
CHF 28.60
incl. 7.6 % VAT excl.
CHF 171.60 per wooden crate with 6 bottles
A genuine masterpiece of extreme complexity that radiates warmth, class and grace. A bouquet with touches of wood, leather, roasted coffee and almonds follows a full body with a lasting aftertaste.
Magnum 1.5 l
CHF 67.50
incl. 7.6 % VAT excl.
CHF 67.50 per bottle in wooden box (1.5l)
Distilled for connoisseurs, this grappa has a compact, distinct and persistent taste with hints of spices such as ginger and coriander, with an agreeable aftertaste of liquorice and rennet apple
bottle 7 dl
CHF 39.40
incl. 7.6 % VAT excl.
CHF 236.40 per box of 6 bottles (0.7l)
This fruity, well structured rosé has a delicate fragrance of wild, red forest fruits. Its radiant colour is stimulating, its flavour fresh and consistently dry.
This exquisite Chianti Classic Vin Santo is made from Tuscan Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes left to dry for three months on slats and then refined for 4 years in barrique.
bottle 375 ml
CHF 35.40
incl. 7.6 % VAT excl.
CHF 212.40 per box of 6 bottles (375 ml)
