A predominately Sangiovese Cuvee to which are added mostly Alicante and Malvasia Nera. Morellino di Scansano is a fruity, velvety and perfumed red wine. The very first vintage was 1985 and since then, Morellino has continued to accompany the estate as the complete and constant expression of the terroir.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese, Alicante, Malvasia Nera.
Position of vineyards: south-west facing.
Type of soil: the soils are of different composition but a large part is of sandstone origin, rich of stones and little clay.
Planting system: mainly cordon spur.
Harvest period: from late September to mid October.
In the winery: vinification occurs in stainless steel, temperature controlled (max. 27° C) vats. The malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel. After a light filtering, it is put on the market in the month of May following its harvest.
