About Morellino di Scansano
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Merlot
- Price Range
- $15-19
- Alcohol
- 14%
La Selva's entry-level Morellino di Scansano DOCG, blending roughly 90% Sangiovese with 10% Merlot. Organically farmed, matured 8 months in steel tanks and at least 3 more months in bottle. Elegant and spicy, with crisp wild red berry notes, lively fruit and a long, clean finish.
The most honest expression of everyday Maremma Sangiovese — no frills, just juicy, spicy drinkability.
New to wine?
A textbook, easy-drinking Tuscan red — the perfect first Morellino.
Food Pairings
An everyday Tuscan red — great with pasta al ragù, roast chicken, and pizza.
When to drink it
Weeknight dinners, pizza and pasta nights
Terroir & Winemaking
Roughly 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, organically farmed, matured 8 months in steel tanks and a minimum of 3 months in bottle.
About the producer
Cantina La SelvaPioneering organic winery in Maremma, Tuscany, crafting authentic wines with minimal intervention.Visit the producer page →More wines from Cantina La Selva
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Morellino di Scansano?
- It is the DOCG appellation for Sangiovese-based red wines from the Scansano area of the Maremma, where Sangiovese is locally called 'Morellino'.
- What grapes does La Selva use?
- Roughly 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot.
- How is it different from Colli dell'Uccellina?
- This is La Selva's base-level Morellino, aged mainly in steel; Colli dell'Uccellina is the Riserva version with more Merlot and oak aging.
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