Like the gecko, grapevines are resilient thriving in challenging environments, where they produce the finest grapes.

Similar stories of resilience exist like that of Italian Silkworm farmers - uprooted from Northern Italy in 1881 to establish a Silk Industry in Gouna, South Africa. When the silkworms wouldn’t feed on the indigenous mulberry trees they were stranded. Labelled as outcasts, they became people of the forest adapting to forge an existence as woodcutters and carpenters. Today Yellowwood and Stinkwood are prized for some of the most spectacular carpentry pieces. Among these farmers was Domenico Sciocatti, from whom Clarise descends.

IL GECO's approach is patient and meticulous, focusing on simplicity and balance. We prize quality fruit & careful handling. By guiding the wines through encouragement of natural fermentation, limiting the use of oak, fining, and filtration, the resulting wines are expressive, nuanced, reflective of their terroir and characterised by purity of fruit, finesse, and elegance.

IL GECO produces 3 wines in limited quantities:
Cap Classique - for our love of bubbles. 
Pinot Gris and Sangiovese - Single varietal still wines from Italian grapes. 

These are in no way typical Italian wines since the vineyards, like Clarise, are rooted in South Africa.

We hope our wines inspire you.

Saluti!