WINES OF ITALY

Morellino di Scansano - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Morellino di Scansano DOCG:

hilly vineyards situated between the Ombrone and Albenga rivers around the municipality of Scansano and other municipalities in province of Grosseto

Vine selection :

Sangiovese (85 - 100%) and other grapes recommended in this DOCG area such as Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, Malvasia (0 - 15%)

Colour:

intense ruby red turning to maroon with age

Aroma:

fragrant, etheric, intense, pleasant, fine

Taste:

bone-dry, austere, warm, lightly tannic, velvety with age

Minimum alcohol content:

12.5%

Aging:

up to three years

Types:

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Riserva:

Riserva: 13% - it must age minimum two years, one of which in wood, therefore up to five years, laying

Serving temperature of wine Morellino di Scansano:

Serve the wine at: 64°F (18°C) - open the bottle an hour before serving