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Le Sentinelle Riserva Morellino di Scansano DOCG wine — Mantelassi winery — Dionysus

Le Sentinelle Riserva Morellino di Scansano DOCG

by Mantelassi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationMorellino di ScansanoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Alicante Bouschet
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
MantelassiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The 2.5-hectare Le Sentinelle vineyard lies on the hill of the same name.

Vinification

The grapes are carefully sorted and vinified traditionally in small vessels, with extended skin maceration.

Ageing

The wine matures for 20 months in French oak barriques, followed by several months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Highly aromatic, balanced and elegant.