Fattorie Le Pupille
Morellino di Scansano 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Morellino di Scansano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, Alicante, Ciliegiolo |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel tanks |
- Name: Morellino di Scansano DOCG, 2024 harvest, Tuscany (Scansano)
- Grape variety: Sangiovese 90% with Ciliegiolo and Alicante; juicy and smooth character
- Tasting notes: hints of cherry, wild strawberry and violet; delicate tannins and a persistent finish
- Vinification: fermentation at 24°C, 6 months in stainless steel; maceration for 10–15 days
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with ribollita, tomato pasta and calamari
Description
What kind of wine it is
Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano is a still red wine that represents the authentic expression of Le Pupille. Created from a blend of Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo and Alicante, it stands out for its bright ruby red colour. The bouquet opens with aromas of cherry, wild strawberry and violet, enriched by notes of blood orange, sweet spices and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it offers a smooth and crisp sip, supported by fine tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish. After an hour of decanting, it is ideal paired with Tuscan ribollita, tomato-based pasta dishes or stuffed squid.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the estate’s vineyards located in Tuscany, between the areas of Magliano in Toscana and Istia d’Ombrone. The area stretches between 50 and 250 metres above sea level, benefiting from varied exposures that ensure optimal ripening. The roots delve into clay-silt and sandy-loam soils, enriched with marl limestone. This composition, typical of the Maremma, gives the Sangiovese a soft and juicy character. The vines maintain a balanced yield, which is essential for achieving a clean aromatic expression.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in the first ten days of September, to capture the peak quality of the fresh fruit. In the winery, fermentation in stainless steel occurs at a controlled temperature of 24°C. During this stage, maceration on the skins lasts from ten to fifteen days, ensuring a balanced extraction of colour and tannic structure. The process concludes with a six-month maturation in steel tanks, a technical choice that preserves the fragrance and clarity of the Morellino di Scansano, resulting in a wine that is pleasant and immediately enjoyable to drink.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978, Fattoria Le Pupille expresses the authentic Tuscan soul through its Morellino di Scansano DOCG, an iconic wine whose first historic vintage dates back to 1985. This label, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, offers an enveloping and smooth interpretation of Sangiovese. Careful ageing in steel preserves its fresh and juicy aromas of cherry, wild strawberry and sweet spices, ensuring a crisp sip. A red wine with a phenomenal quality-price ratio, capable of bringing the pure essence of the territory to the glass.
Awards
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2024
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2024
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2024
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2024
87/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Andrea Lupi, Ettore Arturo Rizzi
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 80
In the course of the years, the originating core of the winery effectively enriched itself of new grape particles, reaching today 75 hectares of vineyards, distributed like many mosaic pieces between many stunning areas of Maremma. Another 20 hectares are destined to the olives, and then cereals and cork oaks alternate with pastures reaching up to 420 hectares of overall property. Read more
| Name | Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Morellino di Scansano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, Alicante, Ciliegiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattorie Le Pupille |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978, Fattoria Le Pupille expresses the authentic Tuscan soul through its Morellino di Scansano DOCG, an iconic wine whose first historic vintage dates back to 1985. This label, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, offers an enveloping and smooth interpretation of Sangiovese. Careful ageing in steel preserves its fresh and juicy aromas of cherry, wild strawberry and sweet spices, ensuring a crisp sip. A red wine with a phenomenal quality-price ratio, capable of bringing the pure essence of the territory to the glass. |
| Origin | La Carla Vineyard (Magliano in Toscana), Maiano and Bozzino vineyards in Istia d’Ombrone, Vecchie Pupille (Pereta and Magliano in Toscana) |
| Soil composition | It ranges from clay-silty soil to sandy-loam soils with a good presence of marly limestone. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 90 q/ha |
| Harvest | First ten days of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Fermentation temperature: 24°C in stainless steel. Maceration time: 10–15 days. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 6 months in stainless steel. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Year production | 450000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |