Morellino di Scansano Riserva is rooted in the Cecchi family’s winemaking tradition. This wine expresses complexity and character; strength and tasteful finesse of the alcohol content. The careful selection of the grapes, the skillful work in the wine cellar together with the profound knowledge of the Sangiovese vines have rendered an incredibly harmonious and balanced wine.

Vintage: 2011

Type: Red

Primary Grape Variety Used: 90% Sangiovese

Appellation: Morellino di Scansano

Alcohol: 13.50%

Length/Type of Fermentation: Fermented in small, stainless steel tanks for 10-15 days on the skins at a controlled temperature of 78⁰F.

Length/Type of Aging: Aged six months in tank, 12 months in oak barriques, then bottled, and aged another six months before release.

Bottled: October 2014

Released: April 2015

Cases Produced: 1,100

Color: Brilliant red with reflections of purple

Aroma: Bouquet of bright fruit with hints of warm spices

Taste: A full-bodied, fruit-forward wine with great structure and fine tannins. Flavors of red berry and spice.