Grillesino
Morellino di Scansano Battiferro 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Morellino di Scansano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 6 months in steel; after a light filtration it is bottled at the beginning of summer and released for sale after at least 2 months of bottle ageing. |
- Blend and vintage: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvest 2024
- Aromatic profile: black cherry and plum, earthy notes and a hint of green pepper
- Vinification in steel: 15 days maceration, fermentation at 28°C and malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 6 months in steel with light filtration to preserve fruity freshness
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour, serve at 14-16°C; ideal with ragù and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Grillesino Morellino di Scansano Battiferro is a Tuscan red wine that authentically reflects the Maremma region. This blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon displays a vibrant garnet colour with subtle ruby highlights. On the nose, it opens with intense notes of black cherry and plum, enriched by earthy hints and vegetal nuances. On the palate, it is structured, characterised by a well-balanced tannin that combines with pronounced freshness, finishing with a long aftertaste where deep echoes of wild berries linger.
Where it comes from
The vineyards of the Grillesino estate are rooted in the area of Magliano in Toscana, at the heart of the Morellino di Scansano zone. The vines grow at an ideal hillside altitude, with a south-eastern exposure that ensures full ripening of the grapes. The composition of the calcareous clay soils, rich in stones, imparts savouriness and a decisive character. Trained using the spur cordon method, these soils encourage a limited yield, allowing the wine to develop a solid taste structure, perfect for supporting excellent ageing potential.
How it is produced
The process begins with a careful manual harvest, followed by destemming and gentle pressing. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks, where a slow maceration with pump-overs gently extracts colour and structure. After malolactic fermentation, essential for softening the palate, the wine undergoes six months of maturation in steel, aimed at preserving its vibrant fruity freshness. Bottled after light filtration, it benefits from about an hour of decanting to best express its inviting character, making it ideal for pairing with flavourful meats or game.
History and Curiosities
Since 1999, the Grillesino winery has captured the authentic soul of the Maremma with this excellent Morellino di Scansano DOCG. The wine is produced from vineyards trained using the spurred cordon method on clay-limestone soils rich in stones, blessed with excellent south-east exposure. Legend has it that this noble expression of Sangiovese owes its name to the dark hues of the grapes, reminiscent of the coats of the proud Maremman horses. With the 2024 vintage, oenologist Saverio Notari presents a glass with an enveloping fruity richness, a perfect synthesis of history and terroir.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Saverio Notari
- Hectares: 42
| Name | Grillesino Morellino di Scansano Battiferro 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, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grillesino |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1999, the Grillesino winery has captured the authentic soul of the Maremma with this excellent Morellino di Scansano DOCG. The wine is produced from vineyards trained using the spurred cordon method on clay-limestone soils rich in stones, blessed with excellent south-east exposure. Legend has it that this noble expression of Sangiovese owes its name to the dark hues of the grapes, reminiscent of the coats of the proud Maremman horses. With the 2024 vintage, oenologist Saverio Notari presents a glass with an enveloping fruity richness, a perfect synthesis of history and terroir. |
| Origin | Magliano in Toscana (GR) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay, rich in stones |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5700 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 q/ha |
| Harvest | Second week of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | After manual harvesting, the grapes are crushed and destemmed and vinified in stainless steel tanks; 15 days of maceration with several pump-overs, fermentation at 28°C and subsequent malolactic fermentation; bottled after light filtration. |
| Wine making | After manual harvesting, the grapes are crushed and destemmed, then transferred to stainless steel tanks for fermentation at 28°C. Maceration lasts for 15 days with several pump-overs; the wine is then racked and kept at a controlled temperature to encourage the start of malolactic fermentation and winter-spring maturation/ageing. |
| Aging | 6 months in steel; after a light filtration it is bottled at the beginning of summer and released for sale after at least 2 months of bottle ageing. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |