Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano - Mascherone Morellino di Scansano

Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano Mascherone Morellino di Scansano

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Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mascherone Morellino di Scansano of Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano is a red wine from the region of Morellino di Scansano of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Mascherone Morellino di Scansano from the Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mascherone Morellino di Scansano of Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano in the region of Toscane is a powerful.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano's Mascherone Morellino di Scansano.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Mascherone Morellino di Scansano - 2018
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.5 1 1 1 0.5 0
Mascherone Morellino di Scansano - 2014
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.4 1 1 1 0 0
Mascherone Morellino di Scansano - 2012
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.5 1 1 1 0.5 0

The best vintages of Mascherone Morellino di Scansano from Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano are 2018, 2012, 2014

Informations about the Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano

The winery offers 56 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 30 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Morellino di Scansano in the region of Toscane

The Winery Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Morellino di Scansano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano

The wine region of Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Italy/tuscany/chianti">Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Friendly

Said of a wine whose aspects are pleasant and not too marked.

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