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Morellino di Scansano

Morellino di Scansano wine guide: the appellation in Italy, its Sangiovese, the red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Italy
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Sangiovese
Styles
red
1
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Morellino di Scansano is an appellation of Tuscany, Italy.

The vineyards are given over to Sangiovese.

Vines root into volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and riverside.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows lively freshness, wines exhibit notes of cherry, pomegranate and leather, plus one more.

Pour them alongside beef, venison and tomato-based dishes.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Soil
Volcanic
Climate
Mediterranean
Terrain
CoastalRiverside
Styles
red

In the glass.

Red: Lively freshness, Wines exhibit notes of cherry, Pomegranate, Leather, Rounder and more savory profile.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Cecchi La Mora Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
  • Conte Ferdinando Guicciardini Massi di Mandorlaia, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Italy
  • Erik Banti Spineto, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Italy
  • Fattoria dei Barbi Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
  • Fattoria Le Pupille Riserva, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Italy
  • Fattoria Le Pupille, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Italy
  • Fattoria Viticcio Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
  • Jacopo Biondi Santi Castello di Montepo, Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Italy

At the table.

  • Beef
  • Venison
  • Tomato-based dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Nearby regions.

Morellino di Scansano: common questions

01.
What grapes is Morellino di Scansano known for?
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Sangiovese is the signature grape of Morellino di Scansano.
02.
What kind of wine does Morellino di Scansano make?
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Morellino di Scansano produces red wine.
03.
Where is Morellino di Scansano?
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Morellino di Scansano is an appellation in Italy.
04.
What food goes with Morellino di Scansano wine?
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Try beef, venison and tomato-based dishes.

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