Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia - Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano

Winery Tenuta dell'ArgentaiaOrto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano of Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia is a red wine from the region of Morellino di Scansano of Tuscany.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano of the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia is in the top 10 of wines of Morellino di Scansano.

Taste structure of the Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano from the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano of Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano of Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia's Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Valdiguié

Valdiguié noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Quercy). 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 large bunches and large grapes. The Valdiguié noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 2015
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 2013
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 2011
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 2010
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 411110
Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 2008
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano - 0
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Orto delle Monache Riserva Morellino di Scansano from Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia are 2015, 2013, 2011, 2008 and 0.

Informations about the Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia

The winery offers 5 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Morellino di Scansano in the region of Tuscany

The Winery Tenuta dell'Argentaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Morellino di Scansano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 10 of of Morellino di Scansano wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 100000 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 Tuscany

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.

The word of the wine: Ugni blanc

White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).

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