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Morellino di Scansano DOCG is an Italian red wine made in the hilly environs of the village of Scansano.
The cultivation of vines in Scansano and surrounding areas has very ancient origins, all the way back to the Etruscans, demonstrated by the findings of agricultural tools for pruning and harvesting grapes at the archaeological site of Ghiaccioforte.
In the medieval period, interesting quotes from scholars and researchers enhance the excellence of the pedo-climatic conditions that the Scansanese area offers for the precious cultivation of the vine. Rulers and feudal lords in the Middle Ages recognized the need to grant by distinguishing the lands suitable for this crop, which had particular protection with specific statutory regulations.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG wine, if destined to be qualified with the term Riserva, must be subjected to an ageing period of no less than two years, of which at least one in wooden barrels. The wine achieved the recognition of the Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) in 1978 and in 2006 the Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG).
As a demonstration of the roots of the winemaking tradition in the territory, the “Grape Festival” has been held in Scansano since 1969, celebrations linked to the harvest period, in the dozens of medieval cellars of the town, testimony to the widespread popular custom of production for family consumption and sale.
The production area of Morellino di Scansano DOCG comprises the hilly belt of the province of Grosseto between the Ombrone and Albegna rivers, which includes the entire administrative territory of the municipality of Scansano and part of the municipalities of Manciano, Magliano in Toscana, Grosseto, Campagnatico, Semproniano and Roccalbegna, in the province of Grosseto.
The designation of origin Morellino di Scansano DOCG is reserved for wines produced with grapes of the Sangiovese vine (locally called Morellino) for at least 85% and for the remaining part from other black grape varieties, non-aromatic, suitable for cultivation in the Tuscan region.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG have a modest acidity content. The colour is ruby red which with ageing, especially in the Riserva type, evolves towards garnet. The perfume is intense and complex, with notes of wild berries. In the Riserva type, hints of wood and spicy notes and more ripe fruit are recognized. The taste is dry, warm and slightly tannic. In the Riserva type, there is a greater persistence.
These wines pair best with grilled meat, legume soups and aged cheeses. Its spiced notes pair well with Cinghiale (wild boar) which is the signature food of Maremma. It also compliments porchetta, and dried salumi flavoured with fennel known as finocchiona (a salami variety typical of Tuscany).
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