Vermentino di Maremma Belguardo 2022
75cl
Tenuta Belguardo
£19
Belguardo V 2021
Tenuta Belguardo
The Belguardo estate is located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano, near the National Park “dell’Uccellina” , about ten kilometres from the coast. Purchased by the Mazzei family in the 1990s, the estate covers a total of 80 hectares, 34 of which are dedicated to specialized vineyards, making it one of the most important establishments in Maremma. Thanks to the perfect climate and soil conditions, the Belguardo estate has become a point of reference for the area and its wines have been widely lauded and well received on the world’s main markets.
Born from a project aiming to showcase the noblest character of Vermentino - complexity, sapidity, minerality, and longevity - Belguardo V is the results of years of research while making its prototype Codice V. Vintage after vintage the team at Belguardo has harvested the best results from four vermentino clones using amphora and stainless steel vessels to age the wines.
Aromas of lemon, lime and apple with floral, honey and almond overtones. Bold with a creamy texture on the palate and a note of salinity on the finish. Soft and comforting, breezy and fresh, this is a fantastic wine for the table but it will also cellar well. Will pair well with fish and white meat savory dishes, risotto and porcini mushrooms.
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James Suckling 92 Points, Falstaff 92 Points, Decanter 93 Points, Robert Parker 93 Points
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92 Points James Suckling
Notes of peach pit, sliced apples, crushed almonds and acacia flowers. Medium-bodied, a little waxy and phenolic with tense acidity and a lingering, slightly tight finish. Has a mineral backbone. Drink now.
92 Points Falstaff
Bright, shimmering straw yellow. Nose initially of fresh asparagus, then on citrus, elderflower, of medium expression. The palate is fresh, on stone fruit, salty and racy, slightly phenolic on the finish.
93 Points Decanter
Belguardo V is a benchmark white for the Maremma. Launched with the 2008 vintage, it began incorporating 20% of amphora-vinified fruit from the 2016 vintage onwards. Belguardo is owned by the Mazzei family, and president of the Maremma Toscana consorzio, Francesco Mazzei is using the estate to keep up the forward momentum of this denomination: a name change from ‘Codice V’ to ‘V’ coincides with the brand-new Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore, ratified earlier this year. Other changes include increasing the percentage of grapes vinified on the skins in amphorae from around 20% to 50% (the rest in stainless steel on the lees) and reducing the ageing period from nine months to six. Lemon, lime and apple aromas mingle with floral and almond overtones, while the bold, creamy, slightly honeyed palate combines succulence with a line of salinity which runs through the core of sapid green and yellow fruits. Soft and comforting, breezy and fresh, this is a fantastic wine for the table, and will also cellar well.
93 Points Robert Parker
This is my first official taste of the new Vermentino Superiore category that was being finalized during my tasting and became official at the end of 2023. The Belguardo Mazzei 2021 Maremma Toscana Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V is a bit closed on first nose, but it slowly reveals orchard fruit, preserved lemon, quince and soft honey that runs strong throughout. It does open to fully express itself and is actually very generous to all the senses after a minute or two in the glass. The wine sees extended skin maceration and ages in a combination of amphorae and stainless steel on the fine lees. Production is 15,700 bottles.
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Tuscany
One of Italy’s most preferred regions by wine connoisseurs, the region of Tuscany is probably only rivalled for its prestige by Piedmont, in the north. Tuscany contains a number of very fine DOC and DOCG appellations within its geographical borders, and is also home to the Super Tuscans. By far the most relevant Tuscan appellation is Chianti Classico, where some incredible wines that compete at the highest level are produced. Many of these amazing Chiantis will age for over twenty years. Chianti shares Tuscany with Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, both of which produce wines of great quality. Brunello is a local variety of the Sangiovese grape. The warm temperatures coming off the coast, combined with the cool breezes from the hills, create a multitude of microclimates.
DOCG and DOC
IGT: Toscana; Colli della Toscana Centrale; Vermentino di Toscana
DOC: Barco Reale di Carmignano; Bolgheri; Chianti; Elba; Maremma Toscana; Rosso di Montalcino; Val d’Arno di Sopra DOC;Vin Santo del Chianti; Vin Santo del Carmignano
DOCG:Brunello di Montalcino; Chianti Classico; Chianti Classico Riserva; Carmignano; Morellino di Scansano; Vernaccia di San Gimignano; Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Tuscany accounts for over thirty DOC and half a dozen of DOCG wines. In addition to the great, well-known and appreciated reds, the local production includes a few distinguishable whites, the most notable among them being, without doubt, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Other delicious whites include the Bianco d'Elba, Bianco di Bolgheri, Vermentino and Bianco di Pitigliano.
Grape varieties
One of the most well known is Sangiovese the mainstay in all but one of Tuscany's seven red-wine DOCGs. In Montalcino it goes by the name Brunello, hence the name Brunello di Montalcino; in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano it is locally known as Prugnolo Gentile. Chianti, famed the world over, also features Sangiovese, as well as permitting the addition of small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino, and international gems Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. As well as being famed for its reds, Tuscany produces some distinguished whites, one of which has achieved DOCG status: Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
