Introduction:
The 2020 Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Riserva is a bold and expressive Sangiovese from the Maremma region, crafted with intensity and aging potential. It showcases Morellino’s capacity to deliver rustic power with elegance.

Terroir:
Vineyards are located in Scansano, in southern Tuscany, with soils of yellowish sands, clay, and galestro (typical Tuscan schist). The coastal influence and warm summers help fully ripen grapes, while evening breezes moderate heat and preserve aromatic tension. The Riserva comes from the estate’s best parcels, with low yields to enhance concentration.

Appearance:
Deep ruby red with garnet tones; rich color and clarity suggest both power and finesse.

Nose:
Aromatics of black cherry, red plum, and wild berry compote, layered with hints of leather, tobacco leaf, cinnamon spice, and Mediterranean scrub. A slight floral note (violet) adds lift.

Palate:
Full-bodied, with dense red and black fruit core—black cherry, plum, wild strawberry. Tannins are firm but well polished, giving structure. Earth, mineral components, and spice (clove, black pepper) emerge mid-palate. Acidity provides freshness and balance, helping the wine stay lively.

Finish:
Long and sustained, with lingering fruit (dark and red berries), oak spices, tobacco, and a touch of licorice. The finish has grip but remains nuanced, with mineral echoes drawing the sip back.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Meat dish: Grilled Tuscan beef steak (bistecca), braised lamb shank, or wild boar ragu

• Vegetarian option: Mushroom and truffle pasta or eggplant parmigiana with aged balsamic

• Cheese pairing: Aged Pecorino Toscano or Tuscan goat cheese to match the wine’s intensity and structure

Overall Impression:
The 2020 Morellino di Scansano Riserva from Le Pupille is a compelling expression of Toscana’s southern frontier: rich fruit, savory spice, and structured tannin wrapped in elegance. Drinkable now with decanting, but built to evolve gracefully over the next 8–12 years, revealing deeper complexity.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): ~14.5%
Farming Practices: Low yields, careful vineyard management, selection of best parcels
Producer Name: Fattoria Le Pupille
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Italy
Region: Morellino di Scansano Riserva, Tuscany
Grape Varietals: Predominantly Sangiovese (Morellino) blend
Vintage: 2020
Wine Style: Dry red; rich, powerful, ageworthy
Winemaking Techniques: Fermentation in oak and steel; extended maceration; aging in French oak barrels and large casks
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Standard glass wine bottle
Closure Style: Cork

93 POINTS
Vinous: "The 2020 Morellino di Scansano Riserva is another compelling wine from Elisabetta Geppetti. Dark and explosive, the 2020 has so much to offer. A blast of dark plum, chocolate, licorice, spice, leather, and menthol sweeps across the palate. Readers will find a Morellino of uncommon density and nuance. Superb."

 Wine Advocate: "This wine delivers a zippy, especially bright drinking style with cherry, violets, and menthol notes at the back. Those precise aromas, plus the wine's elegant mid-weight texture, make this a terrific food option."

Decanter: "Balsamic and saline, it has good acidity allied to tangy red fruits and plummy darker fruits, with some earthy depth. Some grippy tannins provide structure for ageing, but this is also drinkable right off the bat." 

James Suckling: "Bright cherries, spice, and hints of dried flowers. Also rose stem. Medium-bodied with firm and lightly chewy tannins."

ABV: 14%