Morellino di Scansano is a red wine with Protected Designation of Origin, which falls within the category of DOCG. Can also be produced in the type Riserva.
Grapes
Production takes place mainly using Sangiovese grapes (minimum 85%), which may be accompanied by grapes from other non-aromatic black grapes, suitable for cultivation in Tuscany according to law.
Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties
"Morellino di Scansano" wines have an intense and limpid ruby red colour, which as it ages, in the Riserva variant, tends towards garnet. Even the scent is intense, ethereal, pleasant and fine. The minimum total alcholic strength by volume is 12,50% vol. in the base wine and 13,00% vol. with the mention Riserva.
Grape production area
The production area of "Morellino di Scansano" is located in the south of the province of Grosseto, between the rivers Ombrone and Albegna. It is a hilly territory, characterized by a mild climate in both winter and summer.
Specificity and historical notes
The first historical information on wine production in the Scansano area dates back to the beginning of the 1800s. In reality, however, the cultivation of the vine in this area is much earlier. Traces of it can be found already in pre-Roman times, thanks to the presence of the Etruscans. Moreover, in the Middle Ages, many official documents refer to the excellent geological and climatic characteristics of the area, from an oenological point of view.
Source:
MIPAAF - Ministry of agricultural, food and forestry policies