Poggio Argentiera is owned by agronomist Gianpaolo Paglia, born and bred in Maremma, and English marketing manager Justine Keeling. They bought the 6 hectare estate, situated near the town of Grosetto in southern Tuscany, in 1997 and immediately set about making Morellino di Scansano whilst at the same time planting new vineyards using local varieties such as Alicante. They are assisted in their efforts by winemaker Antonio Camillo and a modern winery and warehouse facility were added in 2002. The vines are grown organically on sandy soils only a few kilometres from the sea and experience a very precise micro-climate including hot temperatures and little rainfall during the growing season. Morellino is the name of both a type of cherry and the local name for Sangiovese and Argentiera has acquired a reputation as one of the leading wineries in Scansano. 'Capatosta' (Italian for 'stubborn') is the estate's flagship wine and is made from a selection of the best and oldest Sangiovese with a splash of Alicante. Fermentation takes place in small French oak barrels for 12 months giving up a concentrated and rich red. 

A dark ruby in colour. Notes of dark bitter cherries on the nose. On the palate, ripe and well structured with integrated tannins. The finish is elegant and lengthy giving up further red cherry flavours. Drink with pasta pomodoro with shrimp, grilled tenderloin steak rubbed with cracked pepper and rosemary or a simple pheasant stew with chestnuts, celery and juniper berries.