Tenuta Belguardo was purchased in the 1990s after the Mazzei family identified the potential for producing quality wines on the estate. In line with their philosophy of innovation, the family implemented an intense re-planting programme, carefully selecting grape varieties and clones. The estate is situated in the Maremma between the hills of Grosseto and Montiano, and within the official Morellino di Scansano viticultural zone. The estate is only 10km from the coast which plays an important role in the microclimate of the vineyards which cover 60 hectares and are planted with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Vermentino, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and other indigenous varieties.
Vineyard location: 70-130 metres above sea level. South south-west exposure
Soil: Mainly sandstone and limestone
Vine age: 11 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training
No. of vines per hectare: 6,600
Maceration: 50% of the grapes are left on their skins for up to 12 hours and fermented at 15°C
Ageing: 3 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks
Bottling: February 2020
An attractive pale pink in the glass, with notes of juicy strawberry and cranberry and flowery hints of cherry blossom and rose petals. On the palate the wine is poised with fantastic freshness while the lees ageing adds to the mouthfeel and elevates the succulent red fruit flavours.
Starters, cold meats, salads, tomato based pasta, pizza, fish and vegetarian dishes
Appetizers, tomato based pasta, pizza, steamed fish and vegetables
Maremma, Tuscany
50% Sangiovese
50% Syrah
Biodegradable Normacorc
13.50 %
6.6 g/l
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