Morellino di Scansano Riserva Dono 2008

Serpaia (Italy)

Sangiovese
Red Wine	Score:

Morellino di Scansano Riserva Dono shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of garnet red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas which start with hints of plum, black cherry and dried violet followed by aromas of blueberry, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, mace and menthol. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a tannic attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. The finish is persistent with flavors of plum, black cherry and blueberry. Morellino di Scansano Riserva Dono ages for 12 months in barrique followed by 8 months of aging in bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Roasted meat, Broiled meat and barbecue, Stewed meat with mushrooms, Hard cheese
Suggested glass	18 °C (64 °F)
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines)
October 2011