Vigne a Porrona Morellino di Scansano

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Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute

Sangiovese

About this wine

From Tenuta Vigne a Porrona in the Tuscan Maremma, this Morellino di Scansano is a skillful blend of about 80% Sangiovese and 20% other indigenous varieties. Fermented with skin contact in temperature-controlled steel tanks, aged in steel and wood, and finished with bottle aging for a lively, fruit-driven Maremma red.

Beginner's Note

A lively, easy-drinking Sangiovese blend from the Maremma coast — a great everyday alternative to Chianti.

Sommelier's Note

"A lively ruby-colored red with cherry, wax and incense nuances — the Maremma's answer to everyday Chianti."

Food Pairings

Grilled sausages, wild boar, hearty tomato-based stews, and pizza.

When to drink it

Casual pizza nights, barbecues, everyday drinking.

Specs

Grape Varieties
Sangiovese
Style
Red
Price Range
$15-20

Terroir & Winemaking

Approx. 80% Sangiovese, 20% other indigenous varieties; fermented with skin maceration for about 12 days in temperature-controlled steel; matured at least 7 months in steel and aged wood, then a minimum of 3 months in bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes make up this Morellino di Scansano?
It is a blend of about 80% Sangiovese and 20% other indigenous varieties.
Where is Tenuta Vigne a Porrona located?
In the municipality of Cinigiano, in the Tuscan Maremma, part of the Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute portfolio.
What does it taste like?
It has a lively ruby color, aromas of red fruit dominated by cherry, elegant nuances of wax and incense, and a balanced, smooth, medium-bodied palate.
What food pairs well with it?
Grilled sausages, wild boar, tomato-based stews, and pizza.

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