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Morellino di Scansano (Italy)

Morellino di Scansano was established as an Italian DOCG in 2006.

It is made from minimum 85% Sangiovese grapes.

Morellino Flavors

Primary flavors are Wild Berries, with hints of Herbs (Oregano), Flowers (Violets), Spices.

Red Cherry
Red
Cherry
Strawberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Cranberry
Cranberry
Herbs
Herbs
Violets
Violets
Spices
Spices
Tea
Tea Leaves

Tertiary Flavors from Aging:

Vanilla
Vanilla
Coffee
Coffee
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Tobacco
Tobacco

Morellino Profile

BODY:Medium
TANNINS:Medium
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium - High
ALCOHOL:13%-14% ABV
Temperature Serving temperatures:
14-15°C (57-59°F)
Riserva 16-17°C (61°/63°F)

Morellino Food Pairing

Morellino pairs well with both Italian and International food.

It loves Rich Pasta Dishes, Tomato Sauces, Stews and Mushroom Sauces.

Pasta
Pasta
Risotto
Risotto
Ham
Ham
Salami
Salumi
Pizza
Pizza
Hamburger
Hamburger
Chicken
Chicken
Turkey
Turkey
Sausages
Sausages
Rabbit
Rabbit
Pork
Pork
Wild Boar
Wild Boar
Lamb
Lamb
Veal
Veal
Deer
Game
Red Meat
Beef

Excellent Pairings

Grilled Vegetables.
Cured Meat. Prosciutto. Salami.
Tomato Sauce. Meat Sauce.
Truffle Sauce. Mushroom Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto. Pasta Cabonara.
Pasta Arrabbiata. Pasta with Truffles.
Rich Pizza. Pizza Picante. Lasagna.
Poultry. Rich Chicken. Turkey. Rabbit.
Hamburger. Sausages. Veal.
Stew. Wild Boar Stew. Ox Tail Stew.
Pork (Herb Grilled).
Lamb. Lamb Chops with Rosemary).
Red Meat. Braises. Roast Beef. Game.

Tuscan Specialities

Ribollita (Hearthy Soup).
Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Steak).
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Polenta with Black Truffle.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.

The Ideal Glass for Morellino

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

If You Like Morellino

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Sangiovese

Sangiovese is the most cultivated red grape in Italy where it is planted from North to South, but it iss best expressed is in the region of Toscana.

Sangiovese is thin-skinned. The name translates to Blood of Jupiter". The color of the wine is light red.

Sangiovese wine has high acidity, smooth tannins, medium body and medium alcohol.

Red Cherries and Wild Berries are typical Sangiovese flavors, with hints of Flowers (Violets), Licorice, Spices, Tea, and Minerals. With aging, Darker Berries, Sweeter Cherry, Plum, and more Herbal flavors are developed.

Sangiovese DOC(G) Regions

The Sangiovese wines from Toscana (Tuscany) are world famous.


Montalcino, Toscana

Rosso di Montalcino DOC - 100% Sangiovese

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - 100% Sangiovese


Montepulciano, Toscana

Rosso di Montepulciano DOC -Min 70% Sangiovese

Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese


Chianti, Toscana

Chianti DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese

Chianti Classico DOCG - Min 80% Sangiovese


Other Toscana Regions

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG - 90-100% Sangiovese

Suvereto Sangiovese DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese

Morellino di Scansano DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese

Carmignano DOCG - Min 50% Sangiovese


Emilia-Romagna

Sangiovese di Romagna DOC - 100% Sangiovese


Umbria

Montefalco DOC - 60-80% Sangiovese

Torgiano Riserva DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese


Body Summary

  • Medium Body: Chianti. Sangiovese di Romagna.

  • Medium to Full: Chianti Classico. Rosso di Montalcino. Rosso di Montepulciano. Morellino di Scansano. Montefalco.

  • Full Body: Brunello di Montalcino. Nobile di Montepulciano. Montecucco Sangiovese. Suvereto Sangiovese. Torgiano Riserva. Carmignano.

Wine Region Toscana

Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio in Firenze

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

65% Sangiovese
  8% Merlot
  6% Cab Sauvignon

Sauvignon

  6% Trebbiano
  3% Vermentino
  2% Vernaccia


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Chianti
Chianti Classico
Rosso di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
Rosso di Montepulciano
Nobile di Montepulciano
Montecucco Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano

Super Tuscan:

Super Tuscan
Bolgheri Rosso
Carmignano Rosso
Suvereto Rosso
Val di Cornia Rosso

White Wine

Trebbiano
Vermentino
Vernaccia

Rosé Wines

Sweet Wines

Rosato

Sangiovese Rosato

Fortified

Vin Santo
Aleatico Passito


Soil

Soil

Soft and crumbly, marl-like clay-limestone and dense sandstone in the Apennine foothills.

Sandy clay around San Gimignano.

Gravelly clay and sandy soils in the Bolgheri and Maremma areas.

Climate

Soil

The climate is Mediterranean with dry, hot summers; warm springs; and mild, rainy autumns and winters.

Variations in altitude, exposition, and diurnal temperatures in the foothills contribute to climatic conditions that help balance the sugar, acidity, and aromatics in the grapes.

Coastal areas like Bolgheri and Val di Cornia tend to be more temperate.


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