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Morellino Riserva Moris | Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG

by Poggio La Mozza · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationMorellino di ScansanoDOCG
TypeRed
Grapes90% Sangiovese; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
VineyardPoggio la Mozza, Grosseto; vineyards on sandy soils at approximately 100 m above sea level
LinePoggio la Mozza Estate
Poggio La MozzaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The production zone is Poggio la Mozza in Grosseto. The estate lies entirely within the Morellino di Scansano DOCG district and has 35 hectares of vineyards planted at approximately 100 metres above sea level. The north-west-facing vines grow in slightly acidic sandy soil originating from an ancient seabed. Yield is 7,000 kilograms per hectare. The sandy setting contributes to soft, elegant tannins.

Grapes

90% Sangiovese, with the remaining 10% comprising Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Vinification

Harvest takes place during the final two weeks of September and the first week of October. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled cement tanks. Two remontages are performed daily during a 20-day maceration.

Ageing

The wine matures for one year in oak barrels that have previously been used two or three times. An intermediate transfer takes place during this period. At least six further months of refinement precede release.

Technical data

Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG. Yield: 7,000 kg/ha. Serving temperature: 18°C.

Tasting profile

Intense ruby red. The bouquet is fruity and carries spicy, elegant and persistent notes. The palate is full-bodied, round and harmonious, combining ripe aromatic character with intensity and complexity.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18°C. Particularly suited to grilled meats.

Label / history

First produced in 1988, Morellino Riserva Moris was created to express the potential of Sangiovese in the sunny Maremma. Its extended maturation distinguishes it from the estate’s Classico wine.