The Fattoria le Pupille 2018 Morellino di Scansano Riserva is Sangiovese with an addition of 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (drawn from various vineyard sites, including the historic plot that makes Saffredi, the estate's top wine). Fermentation occurs in stainless steel, just like with all the other estate reds, and this Riserva goes into oak casks for 15 months. The 2018 and 2019 vintages share similar characteristics in that they are both cooler, certainly compared to 2020. This is a solid, mid-weight red that boasts a very pretty and vibrant bouquet. There are floral notes and wild cherry capped by graphite or pencil shavings. The wine reveals a lovely, dark garnet color in the glass, and some of that oak spice comes out as well.

Ripe flavors of plum and blackberry mingle with notes of eucalyptus, thyme and earth in this beefy red. Long and more in the savory camp. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now. 3,300 cases made, 476 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Morellino di Scansano Select to Add