Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG 2023 · MAGNUM in gift box

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

09234723 · 1,5 l · 32,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

The Riserva represents the roots of Fattoria Le Pupille – it is the very first wine produced and marketed by the winery. Originally launched in 1978 as "Rosso di Pereta", it became the foundation of a terroir with the establishment of the Morellino di Scansano discipline, which Elisabetta Geppetti led to international recognition with passion and vision. As the first woman to head the Consorzio Morellino di Scansano, she not only shaped the denomination, but also the entire Maremma wine culture. Sangiovese (90%) with Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) from the La Carla, Maiano, Bozzino and Vecchie Pupille vineyards at an altitude of 50 to 250 metres. The soils vary from clayey-silty to sandy-loamy structures with a limestone marl component. After 25 to 30 days of maceration at 26 degrees, the wine matures for twelve months in Slavonian oak barrels with a capacity of 20 to 40 hectolitres.

The result is a deep ruby red colour with violet reflections: intense aromas of ripe wild berries, blood orange, sweet cherry and aromatic herbs, underpinned by liquorice, black pepper and dark chocolate. Full and enveloping on the palate, with a powerful structure and fine-grained tannins that combine elegance with southern warmth. The finish is persistent with hints of rhubarb and myrtle – a Morellino with depth, ageing potential and the balanced intensity that is Elisabetta Geppetti's signature. SUPERIORE.DE

"This was Le Pupille's first-ever wine, and even today remains a lynchpin in the range. One of Morellino's standout wines, this 2023 Riserva offers juicy dark cherry with chocolate and Mediterranean herbs on a slightly chewy, super-fresh palate. Ultra-drinkable but will also reward a few years of bottle ageing." Decanter