Belguardo
Tenuta Belguardo
Tuscany
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Belguardo
Tuscany
| Vintage Wine Name | Tenuta Belguardo 2019 |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
| Wine Description | The estate’s flagship wine, Tenuta Belguardo, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and is a reference point for Maremma Toscana DOC. Powerful but refined, this wine has garnered important accolades by experts in Italy and abroad. |
| Appellation | Tuscany |
| Varietal Composition | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc |
| Vineyard Details | Estate plots between Grosseto and Montiano, next to the Tyrrhenian Sea featuring fine gravel of sandstone and limestone-clay Alberese; elevation of 230-426 feet (70-130 m) |
| Tasting notes | Balancing richness and freshness, this wine delivers dark fruit and seductive spices with a palate that lingers |
| Pairing notes | Enjoy with cheese and cured meats, grilled or roasted proteins and richly spiced dishes |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Aging | 18 months, French oak barrels (70% new); 4 months in concrete tanks |
| SRP | 70 |
| Highest Score | 95 Wine Advocate |
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| Highest Score Review Copy | The bouquet is wide in scope with dark fruit, spice and toasted oak that feels well-integrated and elegant. Everything hits the right chord... |
| Acclaim |
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| Feature Bullet 1 | Family owned for 600 years, 25 Generations of winegrowers |
| Feature Bullet 2 | Extensive replanting to best express international and indigenous grape varieties |
| Feature Bullet 3 | State-of-the-art winery emblematic of philosophy linking tradition with innovation |
| Feature Bullet 4 | Consistently top-rated wines are a benchmark for the Maremma region |
| Feature Bullet 5 | Marchesi Mazzei established the quality potential of this Tuscan wine frontier |
| Winery | Belguardo |
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| Winery Description | The Mazzei family purchased the land that became Belguardo in the mid-90’s after an extensive search for a property that provided the best expression for international and indigenous grape varieties. The estate’s hilly topography, diverse soils and proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea, provide ideal conditions for high quality viticulture that delivers complex, concentrated wines that are still elegant and fresh. The estate’s wines quickly gained global recognition for their quality and established the outstanding potential of the Maremma region. |