Morellino di Scansano Riserva 2012 – Magnum

The Riserva represents the roots of Fattoria Le Pupille. It is the first wine being produced and commercialized within the newly created Morellino di Scansano production disciplinary, paving the way to a profound bond with the appellation.

Denomination: Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
Variety: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13,5%
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L
Vineyards position: La Carla vineyard (Magliano in Toscana), vineyards Maiano and Bozzino (Istia d’Ombrone), San Vittorio, Vecchie Pupille (Pereta), altitude 50-250 meters above sea level
Vineyard surface: 14 ha, 1.5 ha, 9 ha, 2.5 ha, 4 ha, 10 ha
Soil: clay and iron based soil with a good presence of gravel
Implantation Date: from the end of the 80s for the older implantations until 2002 for the more recent ones
Implantation Density: from 3750 plants/ha to 6250 plants/ha, depending on the age of the vineyard
Cultivation System: cordon-trained
Grapevine/Hectare Yield: 85 ql
Harvest: end of September for Sangiovese, first half of October for Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation temperature: 26ºC in inox steel tanks
Maceration time: 20 days
Aging: 15 months in 20-40 hl big barrels of Slavonian oak
Production: 30.000 bottles
Formats: 0.75 L, 1.5 L
First vintage produced: 1978
Profile: Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Boozy cherries on the nose along with notes of coffee and bitter cocoa. On the palate it is juicy and elegant. Sweet and integrated tannins in line with the vintage.
Food Pairing: Pici with Aglione della Chiana, Cinta Senese cheeks

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