MS DOCG 2020 VC Sicomoro Riserva 750ml

Morellino di Scansano Docg Riserva Sicomoro

Made from a selection of 100% Sangiovese grapes, Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is an elegant wine, rich without being opulent.

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
after the harvest.
Training system: spurred cordon
Planting density: 3500 vines/hectare
Soil type: sandy loam, clay below 1 m depth
Altitude: 300 metres above sea level
Age of vineyards: single vineyard over 30 years old
Harvest time: first week of October
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
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
days after racking.
Maturation: Aging in 225 l French oak barriques (60% first passage, 40% second passage) for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.
Ageing: 18 months in bottle.
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,
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
with fruity and spicy returns.
Food pairing: Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is perfect with roasted and braised meats, succulent meat dishes and mature cheeses.
Grape varieties

100% Sangiovese
Maturation

In 225 l French oak barriques of first and second passage for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.
Ageing capacity : excellent immediately, perfect in 5-10 years