Morellino di Scansano
- Winery: Il Fortino
- Country: Italy
- Region: Tuscany
- Type: Red Wine
- Alcohol Content: 13.00%
- Available Format: 750 ml
- Classification: DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin)
Vinification
It is produced from a careful selection of grapes grown in a limited area of Maremma, between the Ombrone and Albegna rivers. The freshly harvested grapes are immediately crushed and fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Aging
After vinification, the wine ages for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Grape Variety
85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot
Appearance
Deep ruby red colour.
Nose
It offers rich and enveloping aromas of ripe red fruit, soft spices, and warm tobacco.
Taste
On the palate, it shows good structure and immediate character, smooth, with sweet fruit notes supported by well-rounded tannins.