Morellino di Scansano Riserva

Bright ruby red with garnet edges. A little shy on the nose, then opens up to plum, Amarena and earthy tones. Initially shows fresh fruit and acidity on the palate, is slowed down in the middle section by grippy tannins and then unfortunately breaks down somewhat.

(2024) Sangiovese spends around four months on the lees in stainless steel, then into French oak barriques for 12 months, 20% new oak. Cherry dominates the aromatics, but the oak has given a lovely tobacco and vanilla roundness, a warming chestnut character in the background too. Once again that touch of lift to the aromas. The palate has a creamy ripeness to the tannins, which along with the oak-enriched red fruits that are also ripe and fleshy, gives the wine a chocolaty texture. The juicy plum-skin grip of the acidity balances the finish with a welcome touch of bitterness.