Winery Giglio del Duca - Morellino di Scansano

Winery Giglio del DucaMorellino di Scansano

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Morellino di Scansano of Winery Giglio del Duca is a red wine from the region of Morellino di Scansano of Toscane.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Morellino di Scansano from the Winery Giglio del Duca

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Morellino di Scansano of Winery Giglio del Duca in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Giglio del Duca's Morellino di Scansano.

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

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Last vintages of this wine

Morellino di Scansano - 2018
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Morellino di Scansano - 2016
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Morellino di Scansano - 2015
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Morellino di Scansano - 2013
In the top 100 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 2.911100

The best vintages of Morellino di Scansano from Winery Giglio del Duca are 2018, 2016, 2015, 2013

Informations about the Winery Giglio del Duca

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.3.
This winery is part of the Piccini.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Morellino di Scansano in the region of Toscane

The Winery Giglio del Duca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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 70000 of of Italy wines
In the top 15000 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
In the top 250000 of red wines
In the top 400000 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 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: Cupbearer

Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.

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