Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG Rovente Col di Bacche

Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG Rovente Col di Bacche is a red wine of great character produced in the Maremma area of Tuscany. The territory of Scansano is characterized by hills and plains overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, with a Mediterranean climate that favors the cultivation of vines. The vineyards that give rise to this wine are located at an altitude between 100 and 500 meters above sea level, and the vines are mainly exposed to the southwest, thus enjoying excellent exposure to the sun. The grapes used to produce Morellino di Scansano Riserva are mainly Sangiovese, with a small percentage of other local varieties such as Ciliegiolo and Alicante. The production process for this wine involves manual harvesting of the grapes, followed by traditional vinification with a long maceration on the skins to extract color, tannins and aromas. Aging takes place in wooden barrels of various sizes for at least 24 months, followed by an additional period of bottle aging before release. Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG Rovente Col di Bacche has an intense ruby red color, with complex aromas of red fruits, spices and floral notes. In the mouth it is full, structured, with soft tannins and a pleasant persistence. It is a wine that lends itself to pairing with meat dishes, aged cheeses and traditional Tuscan dishes such as ribollita or Florentine steak.