Earth, wild herb, black cherry and cedar aromas and flavors mark this fluid red. Balanced, with moderate tannins lining the finish. Drink now through 2018. 800 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–BS??Region: Italy / Morellino di Scansano Select to Add

The burly tannins keep a tightfisted grip on the cherry, tobacco and underbrush flavors in this tough red. Best from 2016 through 2023. 1,200 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Morellino di Scansano Select to Add

Ripe and fruity, featuring cherry and currant flavors, accented by tobacco and leather hints. A note of black tea creeps in as this firms up on the tannic finish. Best from 2015 through 2022. 3,500 cases made.??–BS??Region: Italy / Morellino di Scansano Select to Add

The 2011 Morellino di Scansano opens to a brooding, inky color and decisive aromas of dried mulberry, blackberry and cherry liqueur. The 13.5% alcohol leaves a mark and the wine finishes with smooth tannins and powerful black fruit flavors. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Tiziano Ciacci, better known for his production of Brunello di Montalcino, makes Mocali wines in Maremma as well. Importer: Michael Skurnik Wines; www.skurnikwines.com