Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2024

Fattoria Le Pupille | Tuscany
Az. Agr. Fattoria Le Pupille | Piagge Del Maiano 92 A | IT 58100 Grosseto

09232724 · 0,75 l · 15,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Elisabetta Geppetti is more than just a winemaker – she is the "Signora del Morellino", the energetic woman who took over the reins of the family winery at the age of just 20 and helped the Maremma region to achieve international renown. When she pressed the first Morellino in 1985, she laid the foundations for a success story that continues to this day. This wine is the quantitative and qualitative calling card of Le Pupille – a constant, authentic expression of the terroir between Pereta and Magliano in Tuscany. The Morellino combines Sangiovese (90%) with Alicante and the autochthonous Ciliegiolo (5% each) from vineyards exposed to the south-west at an altitude of 50 to 250 metres. The vines, some of which are over 40 years old, are rooted in skeleton-rich, clayey and ferrous soils, cooled by sea breezes and strengthened by pronounced day-night temperature differences. After the harvest at the end of September, the must ferments on the skins for 15 days and matures for eight months, mainly in stainless steel tanks with a small proportion in used barriques.

Bright ruby red with violet reflections, intense aromas of marasca cherry, blueberries and red berries, underpinned by violets, cinnamon and balsamic notes. Silky and fresh on the palate, crisp and puristic with fine-grained tannins – a lively Sangiovese with Mediterranean spice and that energetic coastal character that makes the Maremma so unmistakable. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium-bright red; fruity, fresh, inviting; juicy, oaky, coffee notes, smooth, well-balanced, drinky." Merum

"Always a pleasant Morellino, with a scent of small forest fruits and violets; the tannin-acid structure is well balanced, fresh and fruity on the finish." Vinum

"Bright ruby colour with purple reflections. Medium intensity on the nose of sour cherry and blueberries, bitter almond and iris blossom. Clearer fruit on the palate, very fresh and crisp through to the slightly mineral finish." Falstaff

"The Morellino di Scansano 2024 is a good choice to drink over the next few years. Le Pupille's Morellino is bright and fruity, with plenty of charm. Flowers, spices, cedar wood and red cherries linger." Vinous

"A wine full of crunchy cherry and strawberry, with a plummy hint and some wild herbs. It's wonderfully light; a summertime quaffer!" Decanter

"The nose is a mix of crunchy red fruit and flowers, as cherries mingle with peonies, plus a touch of orange peel for texture and density. Strawberries and raspberries join more cherries on the palate, with earth and bitter citrus underneath. Fresh and vibrant." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2024 Morellino di Scansano is led by Sangiovese with small percentages of Alicante and Ciliegiolo that bring extra brightness and energy. In Maremma, complex soils of volcanic deposits layered with ancient marine sediments define the character of the region, and for this wine, the Sangiovese is planted on sandstone soils that enhance elegance and aromatic lift, while other parcels feature pietra serena, red clays and limestone matched carefully to the appropriate variety. The bouquet offers redcurrant, myrtle and fragrant herbal notes of fresh rosemary and thyme, evoking the herb garden that lines the walkway to the estate’s newly inaugurated tasting room and visitor center. This wine offers phenomenal value."

"Light and delicate, with aromas and flavours of crunchy fruit and flint, cranberries and raspberries. Slightly full-bodied and spicy on the finish. Crisp, fresh and bright. A pleasure to drink every day." James Suckling