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- Drew - 01-08-2003
I have no idea what the grape(s)is,are in this bottling but what a verrrrrry nice wine. Crushed berry, plum and leather and a smidge of mocha and a finish so long for a $10 bottle that you need several tape measures to "measure" the finish. Very impressive for the bucks. 13.5%Alc/vol.
Drew
- hotwine - 01-08-2003
Found an Italian Website on the DOC at http://www.ascomgr.it/turiserv/tipic/morellin.htm
Somebody who speaks Italian can confirm.... but it looks like it has a minimum 85% Sangiovese, with Merlot, Cab, and a few others permitted in the remainder.
- Kcwhippet - 01-09-2003
Very nice wine. We carry Erik Banti's version for $9. His has 85% Sangiovese, 15% Cab Sau.
- scimmiatinit - 01-09-2003
... Ciliegiolo, l’Alicante, il Colorino, il Merlot, il Cabernet and others
- Thomas - 01-09-2003
...but the primary grape for Morellino should be the local (Scansano) sangiovese clone.
[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 01-09-2003).]
- Drew - 01-09-2003
This wine was very impressive for it's savory flavors, long finish, and is very elegant and balanced. Me thinks this may be a case buy....(even though I've decimated my wine budget recently!).
Drew
- Innkeeper - 01-09-2003
2000 Baroncini, Le Mandorlae, Morellino Di Scansano ($13 Is-Wine). Very, very rich version of this clone of sangiovese. Deep garnet color, and blast of black fruit captivate your nose and tongue tip, leading you into a never never land. Simply wonderful. Matched spledidly with tonight's Bistecca All Pizzaiola (with the cheese added to the Polenta): http://www.wines.com/ubb2/Forum13/HTML/000154.html
- Innkeeper - 01-12-2003
Had the second half of the Pizzaila and Polenta last night with the second and last bottle of the Morllino. Sad, but wonderful. Will have to get more.