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Morellino Di Scansano is a varietal that comes from the Sangiovese. It grows mainly in Maremma, the region near the sea near Grossetto. The region was, until about 8 years ago, a region where cattle were grazing but, since the price of land in Chianti was so high, the viticulturists began to buy land in Maremma and planted vineyards. The soil of Maremma is prevalently calcarous and, in some areas one finds volcanic soils; the small town of Scansano is about 25 miles inland and also 500 meters...
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LE LUPINAIE MORELLINO DI SCANSANO RISERVA
Morellino Di Scansano is just behind Grosseto. This was the first deployment of wine outside of Chianti 15 years ago. Now it has been bypassed by the Maremma, which is also in the same region. Morellino is Sangiovese, grown on top of smooth hills. It costs less than Chianti and, since it has the same taste, the Florentines became interested by Morellino. The region of Morellino has not had yet the advantage of new roads. The existing roads are all turns, and it takes you one hour to drive ...
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"The just-bottled 2007 Morellino di Scansano is an engaging wine loaded with plump, ripe fruit and an accessible personality. Today it comes across as quite vibrant and fresh, although those notes are likely to recede a little in bottle. Year in year out, this is one of the finest values from Tuscany. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2010. Morisfarms is a great source for well-priced offerings from Tuscany's Maremma. Consulting oenologist Attilio Pagli doesn't miss a beat here, as these are all terrific...
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- Once named Enotria for its abundant vineyards, Italy (thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans) has had an enormous impact on the wine world. From the shores of Italy, the Romans brought grapes and their winemaking techniques to North Africa, Spain and Portugal, Germany, France, the Danube Valley, the Middle East and even England. Modern Italy, which didn't actually exist as a country until the 1870s, once produced mainly simple, everyday wine. It wasn't until the 1970s that Italy began the change...
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Strong Buy – price/quality Okay color. Slightly cloudy garnet color that may reflect unfined and unfiltered. Nice aromatics of ripe dark fruit, blackberry, plum and currant. Notes of licorice and cedar add a note of complexity. Palate is well balanced and rolling with texture. Soft with fruit, long on spice.
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2003 Caparzo Morellino di Scansano La Doga Sangiovese
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Moris Farms Morellino di Scansano 2004 750 ml (sku 5360)
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This is a new star born of Tuscan wine making tradition. It combines clear structured, complex aromas with the fruity and fresh character of a young wine, that nevertheless holds a great potential for development and ageing.
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Winemaker Elisabetta Geppetti has been a champion of the wines of Scansano, having been a founding member of the Consortium of Morellino di Scansano in 1992, as well as its first chairperson. Her wines are concentrated, complex and perfumed, and she believes in respecting and nurturing the soils of her vineyards. This Morellino is a traditional blend of mostly Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Alicante and Malvasia Nera.
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Colour: Brilliant ruby red. Bouquet: Intensely fruity. Taste: Full flavored with a wonderful freshness and harmony.
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Barbi Morellino di Scansano 2006
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Morellino di Scansano is a small DOC in the Maremma, the more rugged and less populous southern part of Tuscany near the sea. No longer a haven for cattle grazing, you can now find Sangiovese vineyards in some areas, like Scansano which has volcanic soils. The region produces red wines with an interesting bouquet and complexity that has created a following for the wines of Scansano. These very concentrated wines are a little sweeter and have more charm than the more austere Chiantis from the north...
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La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano 2006 750 ml (sku 2471)
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"The 2005 Morellino di Scansano is a big, tarry, powerful Morellino that seems to combine the size of the 2003 with the elegance, freshness and delineation of the 2004. Tasty notes of black cherries, smoke and earthiness complemented by a nice sense of freshness on the finish round out this delicious wine, which is also a good value. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2010."
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La Mozza's owner's (Über-Chef Mario Batali and Restaurant Wündkerkind Joe Bastianich) have really scored with their 2006 La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino (sangiovese) di Scansano! This coastal Tuscan area is really making great wine at exceptional prices. Their 2006 Morellino has luscious fruit densities coupled with vibrantly focused aromatics and all wrapped up in a long, memorable finish. Great for grilled meats, pasta, roasted chickens or just good old drinking! Wow I love this wine! (Greg St.Clair...
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Intense ruby color with purple reflex; strong aromas with scents of wild berries; elegant, persistent and tannic. 85%Sangiovese,15% Merlot.
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Located in one of the top townships in the Morellino di Scansano DOC, the property was bought in 1997 by Agostino Lenci, a shoe designer, with a passion for agriculture and fine wines. Agostino immediately started planting vineyards, building an extremely modern cellar and focusing all efforts on making high-quality wines. The estate encompasses a total of 91 hectares, of which 45 hectares are planted to vines. Despite their large size, they follow high-density plantation practices and harvest low...
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Color: Red intense ruby Boquet: Fruity Palate: Signs of wild blackberry
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"This has great weight and darkness of flavor for a Morellino. Rich, with a hint of bitter chocolate, creme de mure, cassis, plum and black raspberry mix with nice mineral notes and a long, silky smooth finish. This is a terrific expression of what Tuscany can bring at a lower price point."
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