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La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano DOCG wine — Bastianich winery — Dionysus

La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano DOCG

by Bastianich · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

AppellationMorellino di ScansanoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet, Ciliegiolo, Colorino
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BastianichFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Sangiovese is blended with small proportions of other Mediterranean red varieties.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks with natural yeasts, followed by 20 days of maceration.

Ageing

Forty per cent of the wine remains in steel tanks, while the other 60% ages for eight months in French barriques.

Tasting profile

The nose offers juicy red fruit and spices.

Label / history

The label depicts a distinctive pear variety grown on the estate; this fruit inspired the name “I Perazzi.”