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TOSCANA CLASSICA
Pretorio
Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Made from Sangiovese grapes and produced in Scansano, on the southern coasts of Tuscany, where the ancient Etruscan people built their civilization, this wonderful red wine honours its precious origins. It has a deep ruby-red colour, a wrapping full taste with hints of red fruits, violet and minerals.
Wine data sheet
Grapes
85% Sangiovese, 15% vines allowed by the specifications
Production area
Grosseto, Morellino DOCG, Tuscany
Altitude
0-150 m a.s.l.
Type of soil
Hill soil, loose and deep, rich in marine fossils and rock fragments. The soil is mainly sandy with marlstonesandstone, comprising clay and limestone schists.
Alcohol
13.5 % vol.
Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation for 12-15 days at a temperature of 20-24°C, followed by maceration for 15 days at 27-28°C in steel, using Delestage and racking techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking and sulphurisation.
Aging
Aging on fine lees with micro-oxygenation for about 6 months.
Tasting notes
Clear ruby red colour. The bouquet is of red fruit, cherry, Marasco cherry, humus and sweet spices. To the palate it is fresh and fruity, with hints of almond, spice and wild berries.
Food pairings
Roastbeef; lemon scaloppine, grilled chicken.
Capacity
0,75 l
Awards and recognitions
Luca Maroni - Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2019
92 punti
Pretorio 2017
Luca Maroni - Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2018
90 punti
Pretorio 2016
Luca Maroni - Annuario Dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2017
90 punti
Pretorio 2015
Gallery Pretorio
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