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Morellino di Scansano DOCG

Region: Toscana

Synopsis

Region:

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
  • 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

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