Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Synopsis
History: Established as a DOC in 1978; became a DOCG in 2006
Vineyard Area: 1,107 ha / 2,734 acres (2021)
Production: 66,150 hl / 734,900 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese (locally Morellino) + OANRG
- Superiore (Rosso)
- Riserva (Rosso): Minimum 90% Sangiovese
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore and Riserva
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 4–5 months (ERD = March 1, V+1); for Superiore, minimum 1 year (ERD = January 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 1 year in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+3)
Last Disciplinare Modification:
02/09/2026
