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Morellino di Scansano DOCG

Sangiovese from the warm, breezy hills of the southern Maremma near the coast, softer and sunnier than inland Chianti. Expect ripe black cherry, plum, wild fennel, and a hint of sea salt, with rounder tannin and moderate acid that make it drinkable young. The annata is a serious pizza wine; riservas from Le Pupille or Roccapesta add oak, depth and a few years of life.

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Fattoria Le Pupille
Morellino di Scansano
The estate that put the zone on the map; juicy cherry, herbs and soft tannin, imported by Winebow.
$18 to $24Wine-Searcher
Moris Farms
Morellino di Scansano
Reliable everyday bottle with plum and dried herb notes, widely distributed.
$15 to $20Wine-Searcher
Roccapesta
Morellino di Scansano Riserva Calestaia
Organic estate near Scansano, a riserva with real structure: black cherry, licorice, firmer tannin and a long finish.
$35 to $45Wine-Searcher