Jacopo Biondi Santi

Morellino di Scansano DOCG

• Area of production: Scansano (Grosseto) Tuscany - Italy
• Composition of the soil: "Galestro" of eocenic origin
• Exposure of the vineyards: South, West
• Altitude: 350 meters a.s.l.
• Harvest: September, manual harvest with the selection of bunches by hand
• Fermentation: Separately in stain steel containers at controlled temperatures between 28°C - 30°C
• Refinement: 8 months in French barriques of non toasted Tronçais wood
• Grapes: Sangiovese grosso BBS11  95% - Cabernet Sauvignon  5%

Tasting notes:

• Colour: Intense ruby red with purple tones
• Nose: Vinous, ethereal and elegant with typical brush of fresh flowers
• Palate: Dry, savoury, well structured with persistent tannins
• Pare with: First courses typically Tuscan, grilled meat, midseasoned cheeses

Chemical analysis:

• Alcohol ml/100 ml: 14.42
• Residual sugars g/l: 1.50
• Total dry extract g/l: 30.40
• Total acidity g/l: 5.40
• Total SO2 mg/l: 84.00

 

Awards of Morellino di Scansano 2009: Wine Spectator - 90/100 ;  Gilbert & Gaillard - 87/100 Decanter World Wine Awards - Commended Medal

Region Toscana

Grapes Used: Sangiovese Grosso 95%

Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

Alcohol:14.40%