The soul of the Morellino di Scansano is represented by the sangiovese grapes - locally called ‘morellino’ - that are able to express special velvety qualities in this part of Tuscany. Doga delle Clavule has an excellent position for vine growing. The estate spreads out over a hilly region, the vineyards spread out for ca. 60 hectares including 20 for Morellino, 7 for Bianco Toscana I.G.T. and the remaining for Rosso Toscana I.G.T. Soils are mainly sedimentary with some examples of neo-native loose soil, deriving from marine deposits of Pliocene origin. The proximity of Mount Amiata creates perfect climatic conditions: vineyards are protected from cold north winds and mitigated by sea breezes. This also reduces the possibility of disease to the vine to a minimum level. Generally, harvesting starts mid August for white grapes, whereas red grapes are harvested as from the end of August and for all the month of September. Morellino di Scansano D.O.C.G. is a young wine with a great personality, it is aged for 6 months in French durmast 500-litre casks and fined for other 4 months in bottle. Vermentino, traditional wine and vine, is aged for 4 months in stainless steel vats and settles for other 2 months in bottle.