The Morellino DOC was created in 1978, but the wine-making tradition of the area goes back much further. For many, it even dates back to Etruscan times. What is certain is that in 1813, the "Maiore del Comune di Scansano", in a letter sent to the Vice-Prefect of the Circondario di Grosseto, declared that in the previous year almost six thousand hectolitres of wine had been produced in the Scansano area, some of which of superior quality. Fattoria Mantellassi, Ambassador of Morellino, has played an important role in the enhancement of this traditional Tuscan red wine. Among its most appreciated labels, by critics but also by consumers in different countries, is without doubt this Mentore, Morellino di Scansano DOCG (since the 2007 harvest, Morellino has been promoted to "first division"). Sangiovese 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% and Ciliegiolo 5%, this red wine is vinified using traditional methods in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. After vinification, maturation and refinement continue in stainless steel, before bottling and the last few months of rest before the shelf. Morellino di Scansano is perfect for accompanying tasty traditional dishes. Excellent with pappardelle with meat sauce, baked pasta (as grandma makes it) and, of course, grilled meat.