Morellino di Scansano D.O.C.G.

The Wine

Made only from Sangiovese grapes, Morellino of Vigne a Porrona is an example of how this grape variety manages to find its right place in Tuscany by absorbing the identity of each area where it is grown. This historic appellation of Maremma gives us a wine with a youthful and fresh character that is distinguished by its vinosity, marked fruity notes and soft tannins.

Tasting: The 2020 vintage reveals vinous and cherry aromas with delicately ethereal nuances. The taste is balanced with a long, savoury and dry finish.
Pairing: Villa di Nozzole suggest to pair it with porcini mushroom and Tyrrhenian shrimp risotto
First vintage: 2008
Shelf life: up to 3-5 years

The Field

Production Area: wine made from grapes grown on the Morellino area, in the heart of Maremma, province of Grosseto

The Grapes

Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese 80% – 20% other native varieties
Planting pattern: 5,500 plants per hectare
Production per hectare: on average 10 tons of grapes
Grape yield: about 70%

In the winery

Vinification: fermentation with maceration on the skins for about 12-15 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature
Aging: 7 months in steel vats and seasoned wooden barrels
Refinement: in the bottle for at least 3 months

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Tenuta Vigne in Porrona

Tenuta Vigne a Porrona is located in the municipality of Cinigiano in the province of Grosseto. The heart of the Maremma hinterland, between the Ombrone Valley, the Val d’Orcia and the western slopes of Monte Amiata, is characterised by soils rich in minerals, a Mediterranean-type climate and the presence of constant ventilation, characteristics that allow a perfect ripening of the grapes.

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