Val delle Rose Morellino di Scansano 2021 750ml

Val delle Rose is one of five estates owned by the leading Tuscan firm of Cecchi. The extensive property in the province of Grosseto was bought in 1996, completely replanted with predominantly Sangiovese, and converted to organic growing. There is a Riserva, but the estate’s most representative wine is this very refined Morellino annata which has enticing fruit, spice and herbs on the nose, a juicy palate with polished tannins, and a long and fresh finish.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Morellino Di Scansano
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.