Cecchi La Mora Morellino di Scansano
| Description: | Appellation: Morellino di Scansano D.o.c.g. Area of production: Tuscan Maremma. Harvest / Vintage 2016. Number bottles: 900.000. Grapes variety: Sangiovese 90%, other red grapes 10%. Altitude: 150 m above sea level. Soil Composition: Feldspalthic quartz sandstone, largely siliceous. Tonnes of grape per hectare: 8 Tonnes. Plant per hectare: 5000 plants per hectare. Pruning technique: Spurred Cordon. Vinification: Traditional in temperature-controlled on skin. Fermentation temperature: 28 °c. Length of Fermentation and Maceration: 18 days. Ageing: minimum 2 months in bottle. Service temperature: 16-18 °c. Alcoholic content: 13%. Tasting notes: Cecchi was one of the pioneers of the Maremma, and this wine. reflects this entire sunny land. Il Morellino di Scansano Cecchi is produced with a. blend composed predominantly of Sangiovese with other grapes permitted in the. area. La Mora is refined into steel for a few months before bottling. Red ruby very intense with evident purple reflections, it has a typical fruity aroma. In the palate it is soft, with a good persistence. Serve with: roasts and pasta Region Description. The best wines from this noble grape come from Tuscany, particularly in the Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti districts, although it is gaining in popularity in California. Sangiovese grapes make wine that is medium to high in acidity and firm in tannin; the wines can be light to full-bodied depending on where the grapes are grown. The aromas and flavors are fruity, often of a cherry-like quality. Hints of violets or a nutty character can also be present. |
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| Price: | $ 18.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
| Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
| Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
| Fax: | 612-342-2440 |
First added to 1000 Corks on April 15, 2022.
