Belguardo (Mazzei)
Morellino di Scansano Bronzone Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Morellino di Scansano Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 14 months in small 225 L French oak barrels (40% new wood) |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Sangiovese, Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG
- Aromatic profile: notes of plum, blackcurrant, violet, sweet spices and balsamic nuances
- Taste and structure: full-bodied structure, soft tannins, mineral savouriness and prolonged persistence
- Vinification and ageing: hand-harvested, matured for 14 months in French oak barriques
- Pairings and serving: ideal with lasagne with ragù, red meats, game; serving temperature 16–18°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Belguardo Bronzone Morellino di Scansano Riserva is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes, expressing a structured and distinctive character. In the glass, it displays a clear ruby colour with garnet highlights. On the nose, it releases aromas of plum, blackcurrant and violet, enriched by notes of sweet spices, graphite and a delicate balsamic undertone. On the palate, it reveals a full and enveloping body, supported by velvety tannins and a pronounced savouriness that prolongs its persistence. Its innate elegance makes it ideal for pairing with lasagne with ragù, game, and grilled red meats.
Where it comes from
This red originates in the heart of the Maremma, within the Montebottigli area. The Belguardo vineyards are situated on hills close to the coast, allowing the vines to benefit from the sea breezes, essential for preserving aromatic freshness. The plots are located at an altitude between seventy and one hundred and thirty metres, with optimal exposure to the south and south-west. The soils, composed of sandstone and alberese limestone, give Morellino di Scansano its recognisable mineral and saline imprint, faithfully reflecting the unique features of the local landscape.
How it is produced
After the manual harvest, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature for about fifteen days, optimising the extraction of aromas and colour. Ageing continues for fourteen months in small French oak barrels, which define the structure while elegantly integrating the spicy notes. Thanks to careful vinification and a balanced acidic component, the wine acquires an excellent ageing potential, proving capable of evolving positively for over ten years.
History and Curiosities
Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, the Tenuta Belguardo of the Mazzei marquises expresses the authentic soul of the region through the Bronzone Riserva. This excellent Morellino di Scansano DOCG is born from the most renowned Sangiovese cru of Montebottigli, benefiting from the cool breezes of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to careful manual harvesting and ageing in French oak barriques, the wine develops a complex minerality and velvety tannins, translating the excellence of the terroir into an enveloping experience with a strong identity.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1997
- Oenologist: Gionata Pulignani
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 34
| Name | Belguardo Morellino di Scansano Bronzone Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Morellino di Scansano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Belguardo (Mazzei) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, the Tenuta Belguardo of the Mazzei marquises expresses the authentic soul of the region through the Bronzone Riserva. This excellent Morellino di Scansano DOCG is born from the most renowned Sangiovese cru of Montebottigli, benefiting from the cool breezes of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to careful manual harvesting and ageing in French oak barriques, the wine develops a complex minerality and velvety tannins, translating the excellence of the terroir into an enveloping experience with a strong identity. |
| Origin | Montebottigli, Municipality of Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Altitude: 70–130 m a.s.l.; exposure: south, south-west |
| Soil composition | Predominantly sandstone and alberese limestone |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6600 |
| Harvest | By hand from 21st September |
| Fermentation temperature | 27–29 °C |
| Fermentation | 14–16 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation for 14–16 days at 27–29 °C; ageing for 14 months in small 225 L French oak barrels (barriques), 40% new wood |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting starting from around 20-21 September; fermentation for 14–16 days at 27–29 °C; ageing for 14 months in small 225 L French oak barrels (40% new wood). |
| Aging | 14 months in small 225 L French oak barrels (40% new wood) |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |