Our unique expression of Morellino, made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, also owns its name to the Morelli horse breed; and just like the horses – elegant and rich.
Technical features
- Grape variety: Sangiovese
- Soil: Deep, with coarse sands and deep clay; very stony and well-drained
- Vine training system: Cordon Spur
- Vine density: 5,000 vines per hectare
- Grape yield: 7 tonnes/ha
- Harvest: End of September
- Pressing: De-stemming and partial rupturing of the grapes
- Type of press: Pneumatic
- Fermentation: In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature
- Temperature: 28°-30°C
- Duration: 15 days
- Maceration on the skins: During the alcoholic fermentation
- Malolactic fermentation: Carried out spontaneously in stainless steel tanks
- Maturation: 12 months in tonneaux and large Slavonian oak casks
- Bottle ageing: 6 months
Description
- Colour: Deep ruby red with purple nuances
- Fragrance: Characteristic of the variety; it is reminiscent of wild berries, cloves and white pepper
- Taste: Velvety, full-bodied and very well-balanced, with persistent tannins
How to taste it
- Pairing: Particularly suitable for meat dishes, roasts and game.
- Initial serving temperature: 16°-17°C
Origin and Data sheet
Awards
93/100: WINE ENTHUSIAST
