There are slightly cooked aromas here of mature fruit or smoked bacon that gives this bright Morellino a saturated and rich feel. You’ll also get background aromas of crushed black pepper and clove with soft, chewy tannins. ——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 88

Morellino di Scansano is an up-and-coming red wine from Southern Tuscany that is easy and fun to drink. This ruby-colored expression delivers fresh tones of cherry and red currants and it has a soothing, soft texture in the mouth thanks to one year of oak aging.——M.L.(5/1/2009)—— 88

Jammy and high strung, with nice red-fruit aromas and even more zesty raspberry on the palate. Finishes chunky and fleshy, but without a ton of acidity. Flavors of cola, coffee and mocha are the end touches. ——M.S.(11/15/2004)—— 87

Some cool earth, leather and smoked meat aromas get this ripe, full-bodied Sangiovese going. The palate is fairly soft, a reminder of blackberry pie. And there’s plenty of unmistakable milk chocolate, too. Look at it as a tamed, rich, enjoyable red; a wine well suited to an autumn dinner. ——M.S.(8/1/2002)—— 88