2023 MORELLINO DI SCANSANO

TRY ME IF YOU LOVE: Sangiovese

ABV: 13.5%

GRAPES: 100% Morellino (Sangiovese)

TASTING NOTES: The nose is dominated by red and black fruit, with cherries, black plums, and blackberries all present with some delightful herbal notes and hints of balsamic. On the palate its fresh, medium bodied with supple tannins.

PAIRS WITH: Complements hearty Tuscan dishes such as wild boar, roasted red meats, pasta with meat sauce, and aged cheeses.

SERVE ME: Just below room temperature

After 25 years as a cellar master for major Maremma estates, Antonio Camillo launched his own project in 2006. He is an advocate for "natural" winemaking, utilising organic practices, indigenous yeasts, and minimal chemical intervention. He manages approximately 9 hectares of vineyards, many featuring old vines (40–50 years old) that produce more concentrated fruit.

His Morellino di Scansano DOCG is a quintessential expression of Sangiovese from the Tuscan coast. Fermentation typically occurs in stainless steel with 12–15 days of skin maceration. The wine is often aged for 6 months in cement or stainless steel tanks and 3 months in the bottle to preserve fresh fruit flavours