Morellino di Scansano DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

History: Established as a DOC in 1978; became a DOCG in 2006

Vineyard Area: 1,098 / 2,712 acres (2019)

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
Riserva (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules

Minimum alcohol level: 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva
Aging: For Rosso, minimum approx. 4–5 months (ERD = March 1, V+1); for Riserva, minimum 2 years, including 1 year in barrel (ERD = January 1, V+3)

Last Disciplinare Modification:

06/25/2021