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Morellino di Scansano DOCG

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IL PROGETTODOCGMORELLINO DI SCANSANOAAIT22766569Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

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Sangiovese from the warm, breezy hills of the southern Maremma near the coast, softer and sunnier than inland Chianti. Expect ripe black cherry, plum, wild fennel, and a hint of sea salt, with rounder tannin and moderate acid that make it drinkable young. The annata is a serious pizza wine; riservas from Le Pupille or Roccapesta add oak, depth and a few years of life.

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Bottles I'm chasing

  • Fattoria Le Pupille

    Morellino di Scansano

    The estate that put the zone on the map; juicy cherry, herbs and soft tannin, imported by Winebow.

    $18 to $24Wine-Searcher
  • Moris Farms

    Morellino di Scansano

    Reliable everyday bottle with plum and dried herb notes, widely distributed.

    $15 to $20Wine-Searcher
  • Roccapesta

    Morellino di Scansano Riserva Calestaia

    Organic estate near Scansano, a riserva with real structure: black cherry, licorice, firmer tannin and a long finish.

    $35 to $45Wine-Searcher