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Morellino di Scansano

VARIETALS
90% Sangiovese 10% Merlot

NOTES
FARMING: Certified Organic

SOIL: Clay and Schiste

VINEYARD: The uniqueness of Morellino di Scansano is mainly due to the special microclimate of the Maremma hills. The combination of mineral, lime and clay-rich soils, with galestro and alberese soils, and the maritime influence of the Tyrrhenian coast

VINIFICATION:  The grapes from the best vineyards registered as Morellino DOCG are processed in a very traditional manner: the bunches are de-stemmed, pressed and fermented in steel tanks for two weeks at a controlled temperature of 26°C. Ageing for 3 months in steel tanks, after blending the wine continues its refinement for another 3 months in steel tanks and at least one month in the bottle.