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Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from San Giusto Rentennano, Sangiovese from Scansano in Maremma, at €11.71 instead of €14.05, with precise Tuscan pairings and serving at 16-18°C. However, no distinction or guide mention confirms its reputation.
The Morellino di Scansano DOCG appellation and Sangiovese are named, the Scansano area in Maremma specified; red fruit, spice and flower profile consistent with the appellation.
No award or guide mentioned, producer not attested by a text; simple absence of information, rating maintained in the neutral range.
At €11.71 instead of €14.05, the price is moderate for a Maremma DOCG described with maceration and a minimum of one year of aging; genuine discounted price.
Precise pairings (red meats, arrosti, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; versatile wine.
The San Giusto Rentennano estate named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, maceration on the skins and a minimum of one year of aging specified, with no detail on the harvest or organic practices.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you to a Tuscan gem, a wine that whispers the history of Maremma with every sip. This Morellino di Scansano DOCG from San Giusto Rentennano is an invitation to discover the authenticity of a vibrant terroir, an encounter with Sangiovese in its finest expression. It is a story of sun, passion and flavors awaiting you.
Located in Scansano, in the heart of the Grosseto area, the San Giusto Rentennano estate is an ambassador of the essence of the Tuscan Maremma terroir. It is here, under the generous sun, that Sangiovese, the sole grape variety of this wine, draws its strength and character. The Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 is the fruit of a rigorous selection of grapes, with particular attention paid to every stage of its creation to reveal the richness of its origin.
In your glass, this wine reveals itself with an intense, brilliant ruby red color, a promise of great depth. On the nose, you will be enveloped by a complex and seductive bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, mingle with subtle aromas of aromatic herbs and sweet spices. On the palate, I find this Morellino balanced and harmonious. Its tannic structure, well-defined yet supple, offers a pleasant, persistent tasting experience. The typical freshness of Sangiovese is magnificently balanced by an enveloping alcoholic warmth, giving the wine a most pleasing roundness. Its fermentation in steel tanks, followed by maceration on the skins, contributes to this pure expression of the fruit, before an aging period that gives it delicate notes of vanilla and tobacco.
This Morellino di Scansano is an ideal companion for your meals. I recommend it with traditional Tuscan dishes: imagine it alongside pappardelle with wild boar, a bistecca alla fiorentina, or with aged cheeses. Its balanced structure makes it a versatile wine, capable of enhancing a wide variety of flavors.
But don't limit yourself to classic pairings; this wine is also wonderfully suited to solitary enjoyment, a moment of meditation where you can fully appreciate its complexity and persistence. It is a magnificent expression of the Tuscan territory and of the winemaking expertise of San Giusto Rentennano, a wine that will speak to you of authentic Tuscany, the one I so love to introduce you to.
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