Domenico Scarpantoni arrived in Australia in 1952 and settled in the McLaren Vale region. He purchased his first block in McLaren Vale in 1958 and planted the first of many vines. In 1968 Domenico Scarpantoni purchased another 20-hectare block in McLaren Flat on the site of one of the first schools in SA. It was here, in 1979, that the Scarpantoni family built their own winery and established their own label. Scarpantoni Estate Wines now has 40 hectares under vines and currently produces approximately 40,000 dozen wines per year. The McLaren Vale region has the greatest soil variation of any wine region in Australia. Growing up in the area has given Michael and Filippo Scarpantoni a greater understanding of the different soil types and where to plant the different grape varieties to ensure the best results. For example, Cabernet Sauvignon is well suited to sand over ironstone soil, whilst Shiraz has longevity in deep sand; both soil types are found on the Scarpantoni estate.
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