2007 Monteregio di Massa Marittima #190 (Aug 2010)
Rating: 90
The 2007 Monteregio di Massa Marittima is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 12 months in neutral French oak barrels.
It is a gorgeous wine loaded with dark red fruit, sweet herbs and spices. There is a wonderful sense of density to the fruit that frames the long, elegant finish. Today the French oak is a bit pronounced, but it should integrate nicely over the next 6-12 months. This is a classy, elegant red from Morisfarms.

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Map of the area

The Moris family immigrated from Spain to Italy during the year 1700. Landowners of noble heritage, the family set out to create a new lifestyle along the Mediterranean Coastal area of Tuscany.

Today the estate holds more than 500 hectares of which 100 are planted under vine. They focus on Sangiovese with a small percentage dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

The estate is managed under the cautious eye of Dr. Adolfo Parentini, husband of Caterina Moris, and is today considered by many as one of the top producers in this now famous area known as the Maremma. Avvoltore, their top wine, was once a well kept secret, today world renowned still bears the signature of Caterina's father, a true pioneer and the foundation from which this estate was built.

Owners:
Adolfo Parentini

Winemaker:

Total Acres:
100 hectares (planted)

Soil:
Clay, rich in fossils Slightly acidic.
Sandy, original sea bed Slightly acidic (Locality "Poggio La Mozza")

Varietals Planted:
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Vermentino.