Moris Farms Morellino Di Scansano

Moris Farms Morellino Di Scansano is a Sangiovese-based red wine from Tuscany's Maremma coast, bottled at 13% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scored 90 points by Falstaff, this unoaked expression highlights the fresh, fruit-forward character that has made Morellino di Scansano one of southern Tuscany's most compelling appellations.

Quick Facts: ABV: 13%  |  Origin: Maremma, Tuscany, Italy  |  DOCG Morellino di Scansano  |  Producer: Moris Farms, Poggio La Mozza Estate

Production & Heritage

Moris Farms operates from the Poggio La Mozza estate in Scansano, within the Grosseto province of Tuscany's coastal Maremma region. The blend is composed of 90% Sangiovese — locally called Morellino — with the remaining 10% split between Merlot and Syrah. Grapes undergo a 15-day maceration followed by four months of fermentation and aging exclusively in stainless steel, with an additional two months of bottle rest before release. Crucially, this wine never sees oak, which preserves the bright fruit purity and keeps tannins supple rather than extracted — a deliberate stylistic choice that allows the wine to reach shelves within months of harvest, capturing the vibrancy of the vintage at its freshest.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with fresh sour cherry and ripe plum, followed by baking spices, violet, and a subtle earthy undertone. A hint of wild mushroom and blueberry develops with time in the glass.

Taste: The entry is juicy and fruit-driven, with concentrated dark cherry and blackberry flavors filling the mid-palate. Moderate acidity keeps the wine lively, while fine-grained tannins provide gentle structure without gripping the palate. A thread of dark chocolate emerges toward the peak.

Finish: Medium in length with a supple, clean texture and lingering notes of red fruit and faint earthiness. The absence of oak allows the fruit to carry through unadorned to the very end.

How to Drink Morellino Di Scansano

Serve at 60–64°F (16–18°C). This wine drinks beautifully on its own with no decanting required, though 15–20 minutes of air can open the aromatics further. A versatile table red, it also works in several classic cocktails and wine-based drinks: a Kalimotxo (red wine and cola), where the bright cherry fruit and low tannin keep the drink balanced; a Sangria, where its ripe plum and berry character forms an ideal base with citrus and stone fruit; or a New York Sour, where the wine's acidity and color create a striking float over bourbon.

Best For

• Weeknight Italian dinners — pasta with red sauce, pizza margherita, or eggplant parmigiana
• Introducing Sangiovese to someone who finds Chianti too austere
• Summer grilling with burgers, sausages, or grilled vegetables
• Building a Tuscan wine tasting alongside Chianti Classico and Brunello

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Morellino Di Scansano taste like? It is a medium-bodied red dominated by fresh cherry and plum fruit, accented by baking spices, violet, and earthy undertones, with soft tannins and moderate acidity that make it approachable and food-friendly.

How does Morellino Di Scansano compare to Chianti? Both are Sangiovese-based Tuscan reds, but Morellino di Scansano comes from the warmer Maremma coast and tends to show riper, softer fruit with less pronounced acidity and tannin than a typical Chianti Classico. The Moris Farms bottling is also unoaked, giving it a fresher, more fruit-forward profile than many oak-aged Chiantis.

Is Morellino Di Scansano good for beginners? Yes — its soft tannins, bright fruit character, and absence of oak make it one of the most accessible Sangiovese expressions available, especially for drinkers exploring Tuscan reds for the first time.

Where is Morellino Di Scansano made? Moris Farms produces this wine at their Poggio La Mozza estate in Scansano, located in the Grosseto province of Tuscany's southern Maremma region along Italy's Tyrrhenian coast.

What foods pair well with Morellino Di Scansano? Grilled lamb chops complement the wine's earthy spice; tomato-based pasta dishes mirror its bright acidity; aged Pecorino Toscano echoes the Tuscan terroir; roasted red peppers match the fruit sweetness; and mushroom risotto amplifies the subtle earthy notes on the nose.

What sizes does Morellino Di Scansano come in? The standard bottling is available in the 750ml format.

Is Morellino Di Scansano worth the price? Moris Farms positions this as an entry-level expression within the Morellino di Scansano DOCG, delivering 90-point quality at a price point that undercuts many comparable Tuscan Sangiovese bottlings — strong value for everyday drinking and casual entertaining.

Why Morellino Di Scansano?

What distinguishes the Moris Farms bottling is a deliberate commitment to zero oak influence, allowing the coastal Maremma terroir and ripe Sangiovese fruit to speak without interference. The 90-point Falstaff score validates the approach: this is a serious yet unpretentious Tuscan red that delivers concentrated cherry flavor, balanced acidity, and genuine sense of place. Released young and priced accessibly, it fills a gap for drinkers who want authentic Sangiovese character without the tannic grip or price of Brunello and Chianti Riserva. Among Morellino di Scansano producers, Moris Farms remains one of the most recognized names in the appellation, and this bottling demonstrates exactly why.