Morellino di Scansano Bronzone Riserva 2019
Tenuta Belguardo
The Belguardo estate is located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano, about ten kilometres from the coast. 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.
Aged for fourteen months in small French oak barrels, and while being ready to drink now, it can be cellared for a decade. Aromas of red berry fruit and hints of spice and cedar. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with soft tannins and moreish finish. Great with charcuterie, cheeses, pasta with sauce and tapas dishes.
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13.5%
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James Suckling 91 Points, Decanter 92 Points
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75cl
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91 Points James Suckling
Earthy and decadent with sweet berries, cream and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with round, easy tannins and flavorful finish.
92 Points Decanter
The Marchesi Mazzei, owners of the historic Chianti Classico estate of Castello di Fonterutoli, bought this 34ha tenuta in the 1990s. It's located on the stony alberese soils of the first line of hills which look south across the plain to the sea, in a part of the DOCG noted for the elegance of its wines. The stylish Riserva Bronzone has precisely defined red fruits, underlying acid-tannic tension, and the house-style nuance of French oak on the finish. 2020-2030
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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.