Tastings Italy 2023: Morellino di Scansano

Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Elisabetta Geppetti 2022 92 Red.

Elegant and carrying out in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of currants, raspberries, lemon peel, green mandarins and green tea leaves. Medium body, soft tannins and a made up and vital surface, extremely smooth and yummy. Consume now.

Valdifalco Morellino di Scansano Poggio Marcone Vigna 2020 92 Red.

Exact and vital in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of geraniums, combined flowers, sliced cedar and mandarin peel. Complete body, soft tannins and a genuinely yummy and stylish surface. Well done. Consume now.

Mazzei Morellino di Scansano Belguardo Bronzone Riserva 2020 92 Red.

Cherries, raspberries, currants, lime, guarana, verbena and lemongrass explain the primary profile of this severe and compact Morellino di Scansano. Complete body, juicy and unwinded in the sip, it closes unified and well balanced with significant gustatory appeal. Consume now.

Val di Toro Morellino di Scansano Reviresco Riserva 2019 92 Red.

Meaningful and convincing, it reveals notes of cherries, currants, raspberries, lemon peel, green mandarins and green tea leaves. Medium-full body, yummy, focused and biting, with an elegant and carrying out surface. Consume now.

Valdifalco Morellino di Scansano 2021 91 Red.

Effective and structured, it reveals notes of black plums, blackberries, sour cherries, mandarin peel, sliced cedar and cumin. Complete body, really soft tannins well drawn out and a surface of outstanding determination. Much better from 2024.

San Felo Morellino di Scansano Lampo 2021 91 Red.

Fresh and direct in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of currants, raspberries, blackberries, dark chocolate and black cherries. Medium-full body, fine-grained tannins and a juicy and enjoyable surface. Consume now.

Santa Lucia Morellino di Scansano Tore del Moro 2021 90 Red.

Dehydrated plums, nutmeg and damp geraniums explain the primary profile of excellent sensory density. Complete body, soft tannins and a medium smooth surface. Consume now.

Santa Lucia Morellino di Scansano Tore del Moro Riserva 2020 90 Red.

Vibrant and with excellent sensorial intricacy, it reveals notes of geraniums, lemon flowers, sliced almonds and black cherries. Complete body, soft tannins and a surface of excellent quality and muscular character. Consume now.

Mantellassi Morellino di Scansano The Wizard of Oz Without Added Sulphites 2022 89 Red.

Exact and enjoyable in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of plums, combined white flowers of magnolias, gardenias and hyacinth. Medium body, soft, well-smoothed tannins and a well balanced and yummy surface. Consume now.

Frescobaldi Flagship Morellino di Scansano Santa Maria 2022 89 Red.

Intense and with excellent sensorial accuracy, it reveals notes of currants, raspberries, lemon peel, wild thyme and combined spices. Medium body, soft tannins and an excellent drinkable surface. Consume now.

Bragaglia Morellino di Scansano Fonte di Bestiale Rosso 2021 89 Red.

Black plums, blackberries, incense, juniper berries and cumin explain the primary profile of this young red. Complete body, smooth in the sip, it reveals a mouthwatering profile that does not have a little depth and balance. Consume now.

Mantellassi Morellino di Scansano San Giuseppe 2020 89 Red.

Traditional in flower profile, similar to karkadè, geraniums and white musk. Medium body, a little drying tannins and a medium-relaxing surface. Consume now.

Mantellassi Morellino di Scansano Le Sentinelle Riserva 2019 89 Red.

Really ripe and spicy, it is similar to black plums, blackberries, cinchona, rhubarb and juniper berries. Medium-full body, drying tannins and an excellent relaxing surface. Consume now.

Santa Lucia Morellino di Scansano A’ Luciano 2022 88 Red.

Vibrant and with excellent sensorial freshness, it reveals notes of currant, pink grapefruit and pomegranate. Medium body, a little drying tannins and a surface with a subtle and fragile modern-day gloss. Consume now.

Mantellassi Morellino di Scansano Mentore 2022 88 Red.

Really fully grown in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of black plums, blackberries, incense, juniper berries and black pepper. Complete body, soft tannins and a warm surface that does not have a little radiance. Consume now.

Fattoria di Magliano Morellino di Scansano Heba 2020 88 Red.

Opened to the nose it reveals notes of hibiscus, geraniums, orange bloom and mandarin. Medium-full body, tannins. bites and a surface that does not have a little dexterity and balance in the sip. Consume now.

Col di Bacche Morellino di Scansano Rovente Riserva 2019 87 Red.

Overripe and resinous on the nose, similar to withered flowers, ash, dried marjoram and tomato leaf. Complete body, dry tannins and a somewhat made up surface. Consume now.