The Morellino di Scansano Kamarte di GrillesinoMorellino di Scansano Kamarte of Grillesino takes its name from the Etruscan place name engraved on the late-archaic stele of Saturnia, with reference to what is probably now a small hamlet a few kilometers from the estate, Marsiliana. The grapes are Sangiovese and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, from vineyards at 260 meters above sea level, on limestone-clayey soils rich in gravel. After manual harvesting and destemming, the must ferments in steel at 28°C. After about 15 days, the wine is racked and stored at a controlled temperature to encourage malolactic fermentation; it then ages in French oak barrels (second passage) for 10 months, and another year in the bottle.

MORELLINO KAMARTE GRILLESINO: TASTING

The Morellino di Scansano Kamarte di GrillesinoMorellino di Scansano Kamarte of Grillesino is intense and concentrated ruby red; on the nose, it releases hints of black cherry syrup, laurel, capers, black olives, and undergrowth. On the palate, it has well-mannered tannins, good savoriness, and a lingering fruitiness. A perfect wine to accompany pici alla norcina, with sausage and truffle cream.