Belguardo Tirrenico
Maremma Toscana DOC
Belguardo's new wave
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Winery Belguardo |
Winery location Loc. Montebottigli - Grosseto |
Grape varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Alicante (Grenache) |
Alcohol 13.86% |
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Total acidity 5.48% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Sandy, with some pebbles derivating mainly from sandstone disintegration |
Vineyards age 15 - 20 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 3rd |
Fermentation temperature 28° C |
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Period of maceration 20 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 l.) |
Bottling September 2023 |
Available on the market January 2024 |
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Production 36.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), 3 bottles cardboard box (1,5 lt), single wooden case (3 lt) |
First vintage 2014 |
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Ageing potential 10 years and more |
Key description Intense, elegant and vibrant, Mediterranean and blackcurrant notes, with a fresh and savory finish. Extremely enjoyable. |
Food pairing Pasta with game sauce, white meat stews, baked vegetables. |
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After the heavy rains of November and December 2019, 2020 brought mild temperatures and low rainfall from January to July, with the exception of late March when bud fertility was partially set back by sharp drops in temperature. August was hotter than average, with temperatures rising to 37-38°C (98.5-100.5°F) for several days, bringing forward the beginning of the harvest to 27 August. Showers on the 30 and 31 August slowed down the ripening process, allowing the rest of the harvest to proceed at a more regular and orderly pace.
All in all, the weather pattern over the year allowed the grapes to ripen well, leading to a good yield of healthy fruit. There was an excellent concentration of aromatic properties in the white wines; the red wines had good alcohol levels and remarkable colour intensity, thanks in part to considerable diurnal temperature ranges which raised aromatic and polyphenolic levels in the grapes. Overall, the 2020 harvest was high in quality, a result that amply made up for a dip in yield compared to the previous year.
Beginning of the harvest: August 27th
End of the harvest: September 24th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 270 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3815 °C
Evaluation: Very good
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Winery Belguardo |
Winery location Loc. Montebottigli - Grosseto |
Grape varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Alicante (Grenache) |
Alcohol 14.00% |
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Total acidity 5.40% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Sandy, with some pebbles derivating mainly from sandstone disintegration |
Vineyards age 15 - 20 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 11th |
Fermentation temperature 28° C |
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Period of maceration 20 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 l.) |
Bottling September 2022 |
Available on the market January 2023 |
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Production 28.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), 3 bottles cardboard box (1,5 lt), single wooden case (3 lt) |
First vintage 2014 |
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Ageing potential 10 years and more |
Key description Intense, elegant and vibrant, Mediterranean and blackcurrant notes, with a fresh and savory finish. Extremely enjoyable. |
Food pairing Pasta with game sauce, white meat stews, baked vegetables. |
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James Suckling 91 Punti | Falstaff 92 Pts |
The Maremman winter saw temperatures which were slightly above the norm, whereas rainfall was below average. These conditions continued through March and April, slightly slowing plant development in the early stages. The situation changed dramatically later, with one of the rainiest Mays in years. Lower temperatures together with short but heavy rainstorms slowed vine growth down still further.
June and July turned hot, with temperatures well above seasonal averages, rising to 35-36°C (95-97F) for 7-10 consecutive days. No harm was done to the grapes however: by harvest time they were in excellent condition thanks to carefully-gauged production techniques and approaches. This combination of climatic and meteorological events resulted in a harvest which took place at the canonical time of year, unlike previous years when the harvest had been earlier. A large diurnal temperature range over the harvest period allowed grape bunches to grow and mature gradually, leading to optimal development of aromas and wines of extremely high quality.
Beginning of the harvest: September 5th
End of the harvest: October 10th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 376 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3909 °C
Evaluation: Outstanding
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Winery Belguardo |
Winery location Maremma, Toscana |
Grape varieties 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Alicante, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot |
Alcohol 13.67% |
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Total acidity 5.65% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Sandy, with some pebbles derivating mainly from sandstone disintegration |
Vineyards age 14 - 19 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 3rd |
Fermentation temperature 28 - 30° C |
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Period of maceration 16 - 18 days |
Ageing 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 l.) |
Bottling June 2021 |
Available on the market October 2021 |
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Production 39.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
Cases 6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), 3 bottles cardboard box (1,5 lt), single wooden case (3 lt) |
First vintage 2014 |
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Ageing potential 10 years and more |
Key description Intense, elegant and vibrant, Mediterranean and blackcurrant notes, with a fresh and savory finish. Extremely enjoyable. |
Food pairing Pasta with game sauce, white meat stews, baked vegetables. |
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