Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin 2012
Morellino is a wine made on the Tyrrhenian coast of Tuscany, mostly in the Maremma area of the province of Grosseto.
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese and 10% Alicante
Colour: ruby red leaning towards garnet red as it ages
Bouquet: vinous and, with ageing, fragrant, ethereal, intense, pleasant and delicate
Taste: dry, austere, warm, slightly tannic
The Wine districts: Central Italy - Tuscany
Alcohol by volume: 13% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°-18°C
Best paired with: Meat stew - Roast pork - Pork liver - Stewed wild boar