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Morellino Di Scansano DOCG - Rocca Grimalda
Rocca GrimaldaSangiovese minimum 85% Morellino di Scansano DOCG 75 cl
$13.51−18%
Recommended price: $16.54
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
Technical information
- Producer
- Rocca Grimalda
- Name
- Morellino di Scansano DOCG
- Variety
- Sangiovese minimum 85%
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Aromatic: ethereal, intense, pleasant, fine
- Vinification method
- Traditional red vinification
- Aging
- Riserva: min. 2 years, at least 1 year in wood
- Type of cask
- Wood barrel
- Color
- Ruby red, tending to garnet with age
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Pairing
- Red meat, game, pasta with ragù, aged cheeses
- Region
- Tuscany
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Hills between Ombrone and Albegna, Grosseto province
- Type
- Red wine
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The Morellino di Scansano DOCG from Rocca Grimalda offers a straightforward, approachable profile consistent with the indicated appellation. Visually it shows a bright ruby hue; on the nose it reveals ripe red fruit aromas — cherry and plum — with light floral touches and a gentle spice note that does not overpower the fruit. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with soft yet present tannins, a freshness that keeps the wine lively, and a clean finish that invites another sip.
A versatile table wine, it pairs naturally with pasta in meat sauces, grilled meats and medium-aged cheeses, and stands up well to more flavorful dishes. Serve at about 16–18 °C; a short decanting can help open the aromas. Suitable for those seeking an everyday red with good drinkability, balance and pleasantness without the need for extended ageing.
A versatile table wine, it pairs naturally with pasta in meat sauces, grilled meats and medium-aged cheeses, and stands up well to more flavorful dishes. Serve at about 16–18 °C; a short decanting can help open the aromas. Suitable for those seeking an everyday red with good drinkability, balance and pleasantness without the need for extended ageing.
The winery
Rocca Grimalda
Tuscany (for Chianti DOCG references marketed under this brand)Italy
Commercial wine brand/label used for wines including Chianti DOCG. The trademark is owned/registered by Gruppo Italiano Vini; no distinct official winery website for a producer named "Rocca Grimalda" was found.
The story
The ROCCA GRIMALDA trademark is associated with Gruppo Italiano Vini; the USPTO filing is dated 10 June 2004 (US registration 26 Sep 2006, with later administrative cancellations/notations). The name has been used on commercial labels distributed by traders/importers.
Terroir and vineyards
The brand is used on wines of the Chianti DOCG appellation (Tuscany). The toponym "Rocca Grimalda" is a comune in Piedmont (province of Alessandria) and does not necessarily indicate the production site of the labeled bottles.