How long is Sicomoro aged?

It ages 15 months in new and used barriques, then a further 18 months in bottle before release, making it one of the cooperative's longest-aged wines.

When should I drink Sicomoro?

It is best enjoyed 5-10 years after the vintage, once the tannins have fully integrated.

What does Sicomoro taste like?

It shows concentrated ruby red color with cherry, forest fruit, cinnamon and vanilla notes, full-bodied and dry with strong but elegant tannins.

CuvéeMorellino di ScansanoRed

Sicomoro

シコモロ

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano

About Sicomoro

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Price Range: $18-30; international retail; Japan import pricing may vary

Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva Sicomoro is produced from 100% Sangiovese sourced from the vineyard of the same name, over thirty years old. It undergoes 15 months of aging in new and used barriques followed by a further 18 months in bottle before release. Concentrated ruby red in color, it offers sweet spicy and fruity notes of cherry, forest fruits, cinnamon and vanilla, with a full-bodied, dry palate of strong but elegant tannins balanced by alcoholic warmth. It is considered a Morellino of real structure, best enjoyed 5-10 years after the vintage.

Sommelier's Note

Sicomoro is the proof this cooperative can age Sangiovese seriously — give it five years and it rivals riservas twice its price.

New to wine?

A structured Riserva best enjoyed after some bottle age — not an everyday sipper.

Food Pairings

Pairs with roasted red meats, wild boar, and aged pecorino toscano.

When to drink it

Special occasions, aged red meat dinners, cellar-worthy gifting

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Sangiovese from a single vineyard over 30 years old. 15 months in new and used barriques, then 18 months of bottle aging before release.

About the producer

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di ScansanoThe benchmark cooperative for Morellino di Scansano wines.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Sicomoro aged?: It ages 15 months in new and used barriques, then a further 18 months in bottle before release, making it one of the cooperative's longest-aged wines.
When should I drink Sicomoro?: It is best enjoyed 5-10 years after the vintage, once the tannins have fully integrated.
What does Sicomoro taste like?: It shows concentrated ruby red color with cherry, forest fruit, cinnamon and vanilla notes, full-bodied and dry with strong but elegant tannins.

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