The Costa d’Argento stretches along the southern section of the Tuscan coast between Talamone and Capalbio, with the Argentario headland, the Orbetello lagoon and the islands of Giglio and Giannutri defining a wine-growing landscape deeply rooted in the Mediterranean. It is a bright and breezy region, where the proximity of the sea moderates extreme temperatures, promotes air circulation and helps to keep the grapes healthy during ripening. The hot summers and mild transitional seasons create favourable conditions for viticulture focused on freshness, aromatic richness and the full expression of the grape variety.
The geology is varied and reflects the complexity of the area: on the heights of the Argentario, crystalline rocks, schists and limestone formations outcrop, whilst along the coast, hills alternate with sandy deposits and soils shaped by the action of the sea and the lagoon. In the hillside vineyards, which are often south-east-facing and naturally well-drained, the vines benefit from good sunshine and soils that prevent waterlogging.
The iconic grape variety is Ansonica, which has been cultivated for centuries on the promontory and on the island of Giglio, where the tradition is preserved through terraced vineyards. It forms the basis of the Ansonica Costa dell’Argentario DOC, a still white wine with a dry, smooth and harmonious profile, offering flavours that range from fresh fruit to herbaceous and marine notes. Alongside Ansonica, local viticulture showcases the main varieties of the Maremma, including Sangiovese and Vermentino, which are used to produce white, rosé and red wines with a geographical indication.
The history of wine is rooted in the Etruscan origins of the coast and continues through an agricultural culture still evident in the terraced slopes, the small, isolated vineyards and traditional viticultural practices. The result is a distinctive coastal terroir, where light, wind, rock and rural heritage define Mediterranean wines that are crisp, distinct and full of character.