Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille ?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.