Discover the list with description and tasting of the best Morellino di Scansano recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri.
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Best Morellino di Scansano – Recommended by Jean Marco Palmieri
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Morellino di Scansano Riserva ‘Vigna Liuzza’ 2022 – Roccapesta
Description:
Ripe red fruits and violet meld with eucalyptus and herbal notes. The palate is dense, driven by soft tannins and vibrant acidity that lends balance and freshness. The finish is dry, long, and precise.
From a 3-hectare vineyard at 300 meters elevation. Spontaneous fermentation, aged in large French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by one year in bottle. Excellent aging potential.
Under the guidance of Alberto Tanzini and with consulting by Giuseppe Gorelli, Roccapesta crafts a Morellino of rare elegance and complexity.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano Riserva ‘Vigna del Bersagliere’ 2021 – Podere 414
Description:
Blood orange and sour cherry lead the nose, with nuances of patchouli, pine resin, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and vibrant, with silky, mature tannins and a distinctive saline edge.
Aged 36 months in 500L French oak tonneaux, followed by 24 months in bottle. Sourced from a single vineyard parcel dedicated to Giuseppe Valiani, grandfather of Simone Castelli.
Expressive and refined, this wine interprets Sangiovese with Mediterranean breadth and depth. Excellent aging potential.
Podere 414, led by Simone Castelli, is one of the most dynamic and ambitious estates elevating the profile of Morellino.
Grapes: 85% Sangiovese, 4% Ciliegiolo, 3% Alicante, 5% Colorino, 3% Syrah
‘Heba’ Morellino di Scansano 2022 – Fattoria di Magliano
Description:
Small red berries and blood orange intertwine with notes of Mediterranean scrub. The palate is soft, fresh, and lively, with vibrant acidity enhancing its drinkability and fruit-forward character.
Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel for 15–20 days. Aged 6 months in unlined concrete vats.
Fattoria di Magliano, under the direction of Agostino and Nicola Lenci with consulting by Graziana Grassini, delivers a fresh and food-friendly Morellino, among the most versatile and competitively priced in the region.
Grapes: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Syrah
Morellino di Scansano Roggiano 2024 – Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano
Description:
Clear aromas of wild raspberry and red currant mingle with hints of cocoa and medicinal herbs. The palate is savory, fresh, and lithe, with well-defined tannins that provide structure without heaviness.
Warm maceration for 12 hours, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation and 7 days on the skins. Aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 4 months, with at least 3 months in bottle.
One of the most fragrant and approachable Morellino wines, known for its drinkability, freshness, and excellent value.
The historic cooperative winery, now led by Sergio Bucci, continues its mission to enhance local quality with care and vision.
Grapes: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Alicante
Morellino di Scansano Bronzone Riserva 2022 – Belguardo | Mazzei
Description:
Ripe cherry and raspberry blend with savory notes of blood and herbs. The palate is dense and balsamic, featuring finely crafted, mature tannins and vibrant acidity that provide balance and flow.
Fermented in stainless steel, aged 14 months in barriques (40% new).
Owned by the Mazzei family and guided in the cellar by consultants Carlo Ferrini and Luca Biffi, Belguardo produces one of the most compelling expressions of Sangiovese from Scansano—precise in style yet contemporary in spirit.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano Riserva Gualtiero DOCG 2021 – MorisFarms
Description:
A complex bouquet featuring bramble blackberry in the foreground, with floral undertones and accents of sweet spices and toast. The palate is dense and structured, with silky tannins well balanced by acidity, giving energy and drinkability. Long, dry, and persistent finish.
Fermented in temperature-controlled vitrified cement; aged in second and third-use barriques.
MorisFarms, under the guidance of Ranieri Moris and Giulio Parentin, produces one of the most reliable Riservas of the denomination—approachable, food-friendly, and full of identity.
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Morellino di Scansano Riserva 2021 – Fattoria Le Pupille
Description:
Blueberry and ripe bramble blackberry open the nose, followed by notes of underbrush, balsamic hints, and sweet spices.
Soft and enveloping on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged 15 months in large Slavonian oak barrels (10, 20, and 40 hl).
From the historic estate of Elisabetta Geppetti, supported by winemakers Christian Le-Sommer and Valentina Valenza, this Riserva is a benchmark for balance and technical precision.
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Morellino di Scansano 2022 – Poggio Nibbiale
Description:
Opens with intense notes of ripe bramble blackberry and morello cherry, enriched by sweet spices and aromatic herbs. The palate is savory, with finely drawn tannins.
Maceration in stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs. Pressing done traditionally with a piston press. Aged for one year in used wooden barrels.
One of the best Morellino di Scansano for character: seduces with clean aromas and vibrant energy on the palate. A very food-friendly and approachable wine.
Grapes: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, Petit Verdot
Morellino di Scansano 2021 – Celestina Fè
Description:
Seductive nose led by intense notes of spirit-soaked cherry and dried violet, enhanced by hints of camphor, cocoa powder, and a lingering balsamic finish.
Warm and intense on the palate, with a dry and persistent finish.
One of the best Morellino di Scansano for intensity and volume: expressive and persistent, with alternating saline and iodine tones, mature tannins, and tertiary nuances that create a compelling and imaginative dialogue.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Le Sentinelle Riserva 2020 – Mantellassi
Description:
Friendly nose of sour cherry and cherry, gradually giving way to more austere notes of toast and roasted coffee.
Juicy and velvety on the palate, with an engaging tannic texture and excellent persistence, echoing the fruit.
Elegant and involving, with a fruit-driven, impressively persistent finish. Deservedly among the best Morellino di Scansano.
Grapes: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Alicante
‘Lohsa’ Morellino di Scansano 2022 – Poliziano
Description:
A multifaceted and passionate bouquet, revealing raspberry and cherry with nuances of black pepper and juniper berries.
On the palate, soft and graceful tannins lead to a long, clean, and embracing finish.
A captivating and vertical wine, rightfully among the best Morellino di Scansano for its interplay of fruit and spice.
Poliziano is deservedly one of the leading producers in the appellation.
Grapes: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo
Torre del Moro 2021 – Santa Lucia
Description:
Opens with intense ripe forest fruits—black cherry and currant—complemented by delicate hints of white chocolate and tobacco. The palate is enveloping and savory, with well-sculpted, polished tannins supported by persistent fruit tones. A particularly eloquent Morellino di Scansano, balancing finesse and power with elegance.
Grapes: Sangiovese (exact blend not specified)
Vinification and aging:
Hand-harvested at the end of September, fermented in small tanks with about 20 days of maceration at controlled temperatures. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages 12 months in 1,000-liter large barrels, followed by at least 90 days in bottle.
Morellino di Scansano 2022 – Antonio Camillo
Description:
Opens with intense notes of blackberry jam and spirit-soaked cherry, joined by hints of licorice, blood orange, and eucalyptus. The palate is savory, with a medium-textured tannic weave, finely drawn.
One of the best Morellino di Scansano for ease and immediacy: fresh, approachable, clean, and with great drinkability. Excellent value for money.
Rightfully among the top artisan producers of Morellino di Scansano.
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
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Morellino di Scansano
Morellino di Scansano is a DOCG wine from Tuscany, produced in the territory of Scansano and part of the province of Grosseto. Morellino di Scansano was recognized as DOC in 1978 and has boasted the prestigious DOCG status since 2007.
The Morellino di Scansano regulations require that it be produced from Sangiovese grapes (minimum 85%), to which complementary varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, or the indigenous Ciliegiolo and Colorino can be added.
The best Morellino di Scansano wines are distinguished into two types: Annata; fresher and more immediate, which hits the market from the spring following the harvest, and Riserva; more complex and elegant, which must undergo aging for at least two years, one of which in wood.
Wine production in Maremma boasts a long history dating back to the times of the Etruscans and Romans, as documented in the Archaeological Museum of Vine and Wine in Scansano.
Food Pairings with Morellino di Scansano
Morellino di Scansano in its younger version is ideal with pairings of first courses based on white meat or richer and spicier pasta dishes and fish soups. It is also worth trying with medium-aged cheeses.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva, having a greater tannic structure, is sensational when paired with succulent foods and dishes with rich sauces, such as those based on brown sauce and demi-glace.
Choosing territorial food pairings for Morellino di Scansano is certainly an excellent solution. Examples of sensational food pairings with Morellino di Scansano include Tortelloni with Wild Boar Ragù, Pici or Pappardelle with Deer, Duck, or Wild Boar Ragù, or Duck Breast in Morellino sauce.
For cheese lovers, try pairing Morellino di Scansano Riserva with Pecorino di Pienza aged in Barriques, or enjoy it with Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragù or a Morellino with Chianina Tartare with Truffle.
What are the Best Morellino di Scansano Wines?
What is the best Morellino di Scansano? Choosing is a challenging task, inevitably subject to the limits of subjective opinion, which by definition, is deficient and arbitrary.
We have simply compiled a list of our favorite interpretations according to our evaluations. However, it is essential to emphasize that wine is not created to be prestigious, exhibited, or flaunted.
But to move us and be shared genuinely with the people we love, connecting to contingent situations and the unique and intimate moments of our lives.
Therefore, we invite you to visit wineries and meet the producers who create unique wines, so you can discover and choose the wine that may be counted among your personal favorites. If you have had the patience to read this far, thank you for your attention, but now it’s time to fill the glasses and cut the distant hopes, and so:
Cheers, Salute, Santé
Jean Marco Palmieri
