This has aromas of cherries, strawberries, dried flowers, sweet spices, mushrooms and some mint chocolate. Medium-bodied with juicy tannins and savory, earthy character. From organically grown grapes.

Rose, violet, pink grapefruit, celery and mint aromas on the nose. Savoury on the palate with a brisk acidity.

Ripe berries with some sage, rosemary and stone. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins and a soft, juicy finish. Excellent and real. From organically grown grapes.

A fresh and vivid Morellino with sliced raspberry and strawberry character. Medium body, some tannins and a fruity finish. From organically grown grapes.

This wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in cement vats to preserve the brightness and the integrity of the primary fruit. In this warm vintage, that primary fruit is naturally bold, ripe and dark in color and concentration.

Fresh and refined Morellino with medium to light body, soft tannins and a delicious finish. Delicate.

“A red with a pretty tension and compression of fruit on the palate. Medium body with polished, integrated tannins and a clean finish. Bright acid backbone. Drink now.”

…quite attractive and fragrant in this vintage, with perhaps a bit less intensity than is usually the case, but more aromatic presence. Sweet raspberry, cherry and floral notes add to the wine’s considerable up-front appeal. Drink this fruity Morellino over the next few years.

“Vibrant and delicious, this has aromas of violet, red berry and a whiff of peppercorn. The sleek, savory palate doles out crunchy wild cherry, crushed raspberry and spicy herb alongside silky, supple tannins and bright acidity. This is all about sheer drinking pleasure, so enjoy over the next few years.”

This is one of the best Morellino di Scansanos out there. Terracotta, chocolate and berry character throughout. Full and juicy with firm tannins. Drink now.

Red cherries, pomegranate, leather and tobacco are some of the notes that emerge from the 2012 Morellino di Scansano Heba. A dollop of Syrah adds darkness and juiciness to the Sangiovese. Hints of lavender and violets linger on the attractive finish. Drink this tasty Morellino over the next 2-3 years.

Bright aromas of flinty red cherry, redcurrant and plum are complicated by smoke and truffle. Moderately dense and sweet, with fresh red fruit flavors lifted by dried flowers. Finishes with lovely savory persistence and substantial but fine tannins. …I consider Heba to be one of the top three Morellinos almost every vintage.

Aromas of raspberry and blue flower open this lovely wine. The juicy palate offers ripe marasca cherry while cinnamon and white pepper add depth. This isn’t very complicated, but who cares – the delicious flavors and smooth tannins make it an absolute joy to drink. Not an ager so enjoy soon.

Walnut and berry character with hints of chocolate follow through to a medium to full body with velvety tannins. Medium finish. Delicious. Drink now.

An initial burst of dark red berries leads to spices and licorice in the 2011 Morellino di Scansano Heba. This flavorful, juicy red is ideal for drinking over the next few years. As always, the style is fairly exuberant, yet all the elements are in the right place.

…Offering richer scents of red plum, red cherry, candied redcurrant, menthol and spices. Suave on entry, then nicely floral and fine-grained in the middle palate, displaying enticing sweetness to the red cherry and spicy underbrush flavors. …Uphold[s] Heba’s long tradition of excellence.

Reminiscent of a Loire red… tangy and lively, with black cherry fruit just on the verge of ripeness and bright peppery notes. Cool and juicy, it wants a light poultry dish or risotto with spring vegetables to complement its freshness and vivacity.

A rich, dense red, evoking cherry, plum, tobacco and briar flavors. Shows a hint of bitterness on the finish, with fine length. Drink now through 2018. 12,500 cases made.

Bright red.  Red cherry, flowers and cinnamon on the perfumed nose.  Fresh and juicy in the mouth, with a sappy sweetness to its red fruit and mineral flavors lifted by lively acidity.  Finishes bright, smooth and long, with a repeating violet note.  Insiders know that Heba is almost always the best entry-level Morellino di Scansano made.

The 2010 Morellino di Scansano Heba bursts from the glass with succulent dark cherries, flowers, mint and sweet spices. This racy, sexy Morellino needs to be enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit retains its juicy, forward personality. The 2010 is a great Heba, and a stunning value. Once again, the Heba is one of the very finest bargains readers will find in all of Italy. In 2010 the blend is 93% Sangiovese and 7% Syrah.

The 2010 Morellino di Scansano Heba bursts from the glass with succulent dark cherries, flowers, mint and sweet spices. This racy, sexy Morellino needs to be enjoyed over the next few years while the fruit retains its juicy, forward personality. The 2010 is a great Heba, and a stunning value. Once again, the Heba is one of the very finest bargains readers will find in all of Italy. In 2010 the blend is 93% Sangiovese and 7% Syrah. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.

Heba is a straightforward and balanced Morellino (Sangiovese with tiny percentages of other grapes) that shows bright cherry and blackberry backed by a simple tone of toasted almond. Pair it with spaghetti and red sauce.

Graphite, cherry and thyme aromas and flavors are up front, with firm tannins showing up on the finish. Nicely layered, with length and grip. Sangiovese and Syrah. Best from 2012 through 2020.

Shows delicious Sangiovese character, with flavors of dried cherry, lemon and flowers. Drink now.

Bright red. Fresh notes of sassafras and orange peel complicate red cherry and strawberry aromas. Enters the mouth sweet and smooth, with syrupy red berry flavors complicated by intriguing nuances of peach and candied orange peel. Finishes satisfying, pure and long. Always one of the most enjoyable and well-made examples of Morellino di Scansano.

Fattoria di Magliano’s 2008 Morellino di Scansano Heba is one of the finest entry-level reds I tasted this year from Tuscany’s very mixed 2008 vintage. A burst of dark red berries is followed by leather, licorice and spices in this mid-weight Morellino. In 2008 the Heba doesn’t quite have the sheer density it usually does. The 2008 is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014.

Readers looking for a superb Tuscan red that won’t break the bank will want to check out the estate’s 2007 Morellino di Scansano Heba. This plump, juicy Morellino flows with generous floral red fruit framed by silky tannins. The wine reveals tons of harmony and a long, finessed finish. Simply put, this is an impressive effort! Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.

The estate’s 2006 Morellino di Scansano Heba is a very serious Morellino. It bursts from the glass with an explosion of sweet red fruit, raspberries, flowers and spices. The tannins are firm, yet also well-integrated into the wine’s full-bodied fabric. This vibrant Morellino offers outstanding length and an engaging personality. It is drinking beautifully today and should continue to improve over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.