Morellino di Scansano

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Podere 414

Podere 414
Morellino di Scansano

Owned by Simone Castelli, Podere 414 is a certified organic estate with 13 hectares of vines, situated in western Tuscany, straddling a river near Scansano. From the region's very stony soils, this morellino (sangiovese) is splashed with colorino, ciliegiolo, alicante, and syrah. Each variety is vinified separately before the blend goes into two-year-old barriques for one year, followed by additional bottle age before release. Wild flowers and scrubby herbs infuse a dusky palate of black cherry, blackberry, inky violet and crushed stones. Acidity is bright and lofty, and tannins are ample but softened with some time, providing a firm hug to this full bodied wine. The finish lingers with medicinal cherry rung with ample salinity.

“Pronounced aromas of black cherry and wild berries with an edge of earthiness. Full on the palate with linear tannins, crisp acidity and a juicy finish. 414 is the house number attributed to the property by the former land reform authority in the 1960s. Nowadays, owner Simone Castelli is one of the rising stars in the Maremma due to his Morellino, cultivated according to organic principles. A blend of 85% Sangiovese with a mix of Ciliegiolo, Colorino, Alicante and Syrah, fermented in concrete vats and aged in mixed wood for 12 months.” 92 points, Filippo Magnani, Decanter