Tenuta Belguardo 2012

Tenuta Belguardo 2012

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Tenuta Belguardo 2012

Colour

Ruby red color.

Bouquet

Elegant fruit notes of berry and cherry, sophisticated whiffs of violet, sandalwood, leather and graphite. A "concert" of spices, flowers and fruits that plays in harmony.

Flavour

In the mouth we find a wine that begins energetic, decisive. It decided freshness and a nice tannic grip help to strengthen the wealth of flavors offered: tea leaves, raspberry and wild strawberry accompany us towards a long, clean finish.

Pairing

Aged cold cuts, steaks, mildly spicy foods, middle aged cheeses

Meat
Cheese

Features

Name Tenuta Belguardo 2012
Type Red still
Classification DOC Maremma Toscana Rosso
Year 2012
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 10% Cabernet Franc, 90% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Loc. Montebottigli - Commune of Grosseto. Altitude: 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l. Exposure: south-southwest
Soil composition Mainly Sandstone
Cultivation system Spur cordon-training
No. plants per hectare 6600
Harvest Hand picked from Sept. 23th (Cab.Sauvignon), September 14th (Cabernet Franc).
Fermentation temperature 28 - 30° C
Vinification Period of maceration: 16 days.
Ageing 18 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 70% new)
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Aged cold cuts, steaks, mildly spicy foods, middle aged cheeses

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Vintage

xtraWine
90/100 
2012
Castello di Fonterutoli (Mazzei)
From this winery:

Today's estate covers a total area of 650 hectares, of which 117 are specialised vineyards divided into five zones: Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, Belvedere and Caggio, located between 230 and 500 metres above sea level with south and south-west exposu...

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