MS DOCG 2020 VC Sicomoro...
Morellino di Scansano Docg Riserva Sicomoro<br /><br />Made from a selection of 100% Sangiovese grapes, Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is an elegant wine, rich without being opulent.<br /><br />Immediately enjoyable, thanks to its structure, the typical tannins of Sangiovese and the maturation in barriques of various passages, it can also be appreciated 5-10 years<br />after the harvest.<br />Training system: spurred cordon<br />Planting density: 3500 vines/hectare<br />Soil type: sandy loam, clay below 1 m depth<br />Altitude: 300 metres above sea level<br />Age of vineyards: single vineyard over 30 years old<br />Harvest time: first week of October<br />Method of fermentation: harvested when perfectly phenolically mature. The grapes are macerated at 35°C for 12 hours; this is followed by fermentation at a controlled<br />temperature (max. 29°C) and post-fermentation maceration on the skins for a total of 12 days from the start of fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally a few<br />days after racking.<br />Maturation: Aging in 225 l French oak barriques (60% first passage, 40% second passage) for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.<br />Ageing: 18 months in bottle.<br />Description: Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro Docg is a concentrated ruby-red wine, very pleasant on the nose with sweet spicy and fruity notes of morello cherry,<br />wild berries, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is full, dry, with powerful but elegant tannins, balanced by alcoholic warmth and softness. Well-balanced and long lasting taste<br />with fruity and spicy returns.<br />Food pairing: Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is perfect with roasted and braised meats, succulent meat dishes and mature cheeses.<br />Grape varieties<br /><br />100% Sangiovese<br />Maturation<br /><br />In 225 l French oak barriques of first and second passage for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.<br />Ageing capacity : excellent immediately, perfect in 5-10 years<br />
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€21.80