Scarpantoni School Block Red 2001

The Scarpantoni family originates from the Abruzzi region of central Italy on the Adriatic coast. Domenico Scarpantoni immigrated to Australia in 1952, traveling and working around the country before deciding to settle in the McLaren Vale region. Upon arriving in McLaren Vale he commenced work for Thomas Hardy and Sons at Tintara Winery. He soon discovered the region was ideal for viticulture and it was there in 1958 that he bought his first property of just 5.6 hectares. The Scarpantoni family has been adding to their vineyard holdings ever since.