Campo Maccione Morellino di Scansano

Campo Maccione Morellino di Scansano is a 14.0% ABV Tuscan red wine from the Morellino di Scansano DOCG appellation, bottled at 750ml. The 2023 vintage earned 90 points from James Suckling, affirming its standing as one of Maremma's most reliable expressions of coastal Sangiovese.

Quick Facts: ABV: 14.0%  |  Origin: Maremma, Tuscany, Italy  |  DOCG: Morellino di Scansano  |  Producer: Rocca delle Macìe (Zingarelli family)

Production & Heritage

Rocca delle Macìe, the Zingarelli family estate founded in 1973, produces Campo Maccione from its Campomaccione vineyard near Grosseto in southern Tuscany's Maremma coast. The blend is 90% Sangiovese — locally called Morellino — with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented under controlled temperature before aging approximately 12 months in large Slovenian oak barrels. The Maremma terroir distinguishes this wine from inland Tuscan reds: clay-and-sand soils warmed by consistent sunshine receive cooling maritime breezes off the Tyrrhenian Sea, lending a subtle saline minerality that sets Campo Maccione apart from the estate's Chianti Classico bottlings.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The bouquet opens with ripe red cherry and juicy plum, followed by fine violet florals and dried Mediterranean herbs. Deeper breathing reveals black pepper, delicate licorice, and a faint wisp of tobacco leaf.

Taste: The entry is full and generous, with bright cherry and wild berry fruit arriving immediately. The mid-palate broadens with velvety tannins and a smooth, round body that carries ripe fruit flavors toward warm spice. The Cabernet component adds structural backbone without overpowering the Sangiovese character.

Finish: Long and harmonious, revealing late notes of dark chocolate and baking spice. The fruit persists with impressive length, tapering into a clean, balanced close.

How to Drink Campo Maccione

Serve at 60–65°F (16–18°C); a brief 20-minute decant helps open the aromatics, though the wine drinks well poured straight from the bottle. While primarily a food wine meant for the table, Campo Maccione also stands on its own by the glass. It works beautifully in a Sangiovese Sangria built with stone fruit and rosemary for a Tuscan twist, a Kalimotxo for a casual warm-weather refresher, or a classic Mulled Wine during cooler months where its spice and dark fruit deepen with warming aromatics.

Best For

• Weeknight Italian dinners where quality matters but formality doesn't
• Introducing friends to Tuscan reds beyond Chianti
• Pairing with a home-cooked Sunday ragu or grilled meats
• Gifting to a wine enthusiast exploring southern Tuscany's appellations

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Campo Maccione taste like? Campo Maccione delivers ripe cherry and wild berry fruit with velvety tannins, warm spice, and a long chocolate-tinged finish. It is full-bodied yet smooth, with a harmonious balance between bright fruit and gentle oak influence.

How does Campo Maccione compare to Chianti Classico? Both rely on Sangiovese and share a dry, red-fruit-driven profile, but Campo Maccione's Maremma coastal origin gives it a rounder body and softer tannins compared to the higher acidity and more austere structure typical of Chianti Classico. The 10% Cabernet Sauvignon in Campo Maccione also adds depth and mid-palate weight not usually found in traditional Chianti blends.

Is Campo Maccione good for everyday drinking? Yes — it sits in a quality tier that rewards attention at the dinner table without demanding a special occasion, making it an excellent daily Tuscan red for anyone who appreciates well-made Sangiovese.

Where is Campo Maccione made? Campo Maccione is produced at the Campomaccione estate owned by Rocca delle Macìe, located near Grosseto in the Maremma zone of southern Tuscany, Italy. The vineyards fall within the Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a designated appellation along the Tyrrhenian coast.

What foods pair well with Campo Maccione? Grilled lamb chops benefit from the wine's herbal and peppery undertones. Slow-braised beef ragu mirrors its full body and dark fruit. Aged pecorino Toscano echoes the wine's savory, earthy side. Margherita pizza or eggplant parmigiana match the bright cherry acidity. Cured salumi like finocchiona complements the spice and soft tannins.

What sizes does Campo Maccione come in? Campo Maccione Morellino di Scansano is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Campo Maccione worth the price? Campo Maccione positions as an accessible, mid-range Tuscan red that consistently over-delivers for its tier. A 90-point James Suckling score on the 2023 vintage underscores strong value among DOCG-level Italian wines.

Why Campo Maccione?

Morellino di Scansano remains one of Tuscany's most underappreciated appellations, and Campo Maccione is its benchmark bottling. Twelve months in large Slovenian oak preserves varietal purity rather than masking it, allowing the Maremma's unique maritime terroir — that interplay of coastal air, warm clay soils, and persistent sun — to define the glass. The Zingarelli family has produced this wine across decades of vintages with notable consistency, earning repeated critical recognition. For anyone looking beyond the well-trodden Chianti corridor, Campo Maccione provides a compelling, estate-grown entry point into coastal Tuscan Sangiovese.