Wine at the Table
Morellino di Scansano
The short answer
Morellino di Scansano is a red Italian wine from Tuscany (Maremma), made from Sangiovese (Morellino). It tastes ripe cherry, soft, sunny and pairs best with sausage and peppers, meatballs and pizza.
- Style
- Ripe cherry, soft, sunny, Tuscany (Maremma)
- Glass
- Wide-bowl red wine glass at 60°F / 16°C
- Strength
- About 13–14% ABV
Where it comes from
Coastal Maremma Sangiovese, locally called Morellino.
What you need
- Grape: Sangiovese (Morellino)
- Region: Tuscany (Maremma)
- Style: Ripe cherry, soft, sunny
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 60°F / 16°C. Most kitchens are too warm — 15 minutes in the fridge helps.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: sausage and peppers, meatballs and pizza.
- 03
Larry's tip. Chianti that spent the summer at the beach.
Larry’s rule: Chianti that spent the summer at the beach.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Morellino di Scansano?
Morellino di Scansano pairs well with sausage and peppers, meatballs and pizza.
What grape is Morellino di Scansano made from?
Sangiovese (Morellino), grown in Tuscany (Maremma).
What does Morellino di Scansano taste like?
Ripe cherry, soft, sunny.
What temperature should Morellino di Scansano be served at?
About 60°F / 16°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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