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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2021: best 2023 to 2029.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2023 | 2021 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, wild herbs
Palate: red plum, iron, tobacco
Le Pupille's annata Morellino, the village daily wine from the warm coastal Maremma.
What it pairs with
- Pasta al pomodoro Tomato sweetness meets sour-cherry acid.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pasta al pomodoro on TableJourney →
- Margherita pizza Bright acidity refreshes tomato.More wines for pizza →
- Cinghiale in umido Maremma game stew with Morellino.More wines for wild boar →
With cheese
How to serve Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro, Margherita pizza, Cinghiale in umido. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Pupille's annata Morellino has been bottled since 1985 when Elisabetta Geppetti inherited the estate.
- 1985Geppetti inherits the estate and bottles first Morellino
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Le Pupille · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (Morellino) (90%), Merlot (10%)
- Classification
- Morellino di Scansano DOCG
- Oak
- 10 months in concrete and French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano
What does Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, wild herbs. On the palate, red plum, iron, tobacco. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Le Pupille's annata Morellino, the village daily wine from the warm coastal Maremma.
When should I drink Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano?
Pasta al pomodoro is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Margherita pizza and Cinghiale in umido. Tomato sweetness meets sour-cherry acid.
What grapes are in Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano?
The blend is Sangiovese (Morellino) (90%), Merlot (10%). The wine is classified as Morellino di Scansano DOCG.
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