Bruni Marteto Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2020
(Tuscany, Italy) - [WE 90]

About the Winery:

Bruni winery can be considered a pioneer in the production of Vermentino, which started in 1982. The name Plinio is to honor the memory of Plinio the Old, who wrote the first manual about viticulture called “Le Georgiche”. Plinio the Old died during the Vesuvio eruption in 79 A.D. in Pompei.

Estate owned by: Bruni Family
Winemaker: Marco Bruni
Total acreage of vine: 98 (40 Ha)
Winery Production: 400,000 bts 

About This Wine:

One of the latest “discoveries” in Tuscan reds, this long overlooked zone creates 
terrific Sangiovese wines from a clone called “morello”, a reference to the darkness 
of the resulting wine. Morellino di Scansano, at a dozen or so miles inland from the sea at the southern end of the Tuscan coast, is also enjoying the positive effects and influence of the neighboring Maremma renaissance. The name refers to “La Marta”, the area where the winery is located.

Varietal composition: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Syrah, 5% Alicante

Length of aging before bottle:6-8 months 
Length of bottle aging: 3 months

Alcohol: 13.5%

Tasting Notes: 

Deep ruby red color. The nose is intense, with fresh hints of red fruits and wild berries all wrapped in a vanilla note. The sip is rich, smooth, elegant. Pleasant cherry long finish with well integrated tannins.

Food Pairing:

Ideal with all the wild boar preparations typical of Maremma toscana: ragu, porchetta, and dried salumi. Game birds, wild mushrooms and other cattle are also an excellent pairing.