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10 from the Tuscan south: Baudains’ pick of Morellino di Scansano’s reds

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Moira Guerri (pictured grew up among the vines, assimilating a rural winemaking tradition that she transmits in wines of great natural sincerity from her 8ha organic estate. Her Morellino is 100% Sangiovese, vinified partly in vat, partly in large barrels, with spontaneous fermentation, extended maceration and long ageing. It’s a robust wine but has great elegance and complexity on the nose, fine tannins and a long finish of dark fruit and wild herbs. 2023-2030 15%

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