2022 Antonio Sanguineti Morellino di Scansano

From: Tuscany, ItalyBlend: Sangiovese, Alicante Taste: A medley of fruit, baking spice and the terroir of Southern Tuscany equal a strong presence in the glass, offering up cherries, pomegranate, plum, spices, earth, savory herbs like thyme and marjoram, and florals like violet and peony. You’ll taste the wine's minerality from the Maremman soils, refreshing acidity, and a slightly rounded structure with an oceanic, saline-tinged finish. Generally, Morellino di Scansano is also less tannic than other Tuscan wines, with a more moderate body. You might even say that it has a more rustic profile, which may be due to the integral role it has played in the local cuisine. The cultura contadina, found throughout the Maremma region, has long meant nourishing, hearty food and grape vines that could thrive close to home.Pairing: When it comes to food pairings, Morellino di Scansano harmonizes with the regional dishes of Maremma, such as acquacotta, a hearty vegetable soup, scottiglia di cinghial