Tenuta Belguardo

Slowly, the bouquet of this Sangiovese blend opens to reveal its wonderful scent of red berries and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, a natural concentration, immense softness and harmony, a well-structured tannic information acts as a counterpoint. SUPERIORE.DE

With clean impressions of red fruits, complemented by toasty notes, this Morellino has equipped its bouquet. The soft taste is followed by an impressive and persistent finish. An extremely successful and powerful Morellino with real Riserva qualities. SUPERIORE.DE

Tirrenico comes from the west coast of Tuscany. Rich, dark ruby red. Rich bouquet of dark fruit, maquis, stone fruit and some fig, hints of flowers and lavender. On the palate fleshy, juicy and with a fine acid wire and subtle flavours of berries, dried flowers and coffee. The tannins are polished and the final is full and round. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich ruby red. In the nose very leathery, smoky, after some time ripe black berries, minimal malt. Dense and tightly meshed on the palate, with a fruity-spicy course, punchy, substantial and clinging on the final with minimal after-dryness." Falstaff

"Currant and floral aromas with hints of rosewood. Medium body with firm, fine tannins and a bright, vivid finish. Clear and delicious." James Suckling

This Vermentino Cru is the result of a study project in the vineyard and in the winery and comes from two clones each from Corsica and Sardinia. Codice V has the most pronounced characteristics of the Tyrrhenian Vermentino and thus embodies the typical Vermentino as the Mazzei family understands it.

Fresh and bright citrus aromas with white flowers, honeysuckle and cut grass. Sunny, spicy and very mineral on the palate with the typical Vermentino structure. Taut on the final and and with promising ageing potential. 30% of the wine is aged on the fine lees in amphorae. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lemon pith, white grapefruit, dried herbs and seashells on the nose. Medium-bodied, focused and fresh, with gently bitter citrus-pith and mineral notes. Mineral finish. 30% aged in amphora with skin contact for 6 months." James Suckling

"This wine has made leaps and bounds since it was first introduced in 2013. Research and experimentation ensued over the years, and the winery finally settled on a blend of Vermentino clones from both Corsica and Sardinia. With 16,000 bottles released, the Belguardo Mazzei 2020 Maremma Toscana Codice V is partially (about 20% of the total) macerated on the skins in amphorae for nine months, partially (about 30%) macerated on the skins in stainless steel for nine months, and the remaining 50% ages on the lees in steel vat. The vineyard site is low in elevation, at 30 to 50 meters above sea level, with loose sandy sandstone. To the nose, the wine starts off with sweet fruit, creamy peach and preserved lemon. A layer of saltiness or mineral feels dry on the palate and probably comes from the amphorae. The mouthfeel shows richness, volume and depth, making this a wine to drink now or hold for a few more years. This is just terrific." Robert Parker

Interesting bouquet of eucalyptus, rosemary and other garden herbs, underpinned by damp forest soil and a beautiful blackberry nose. On the palate, multi-layered and complex after coffee, raspberry jam with an exotic note. Wonderfully aromatic, complex and long - a successful and independent interpretation of the Cabernet grape. SUPERIORE.DE

"This has a polished nose of blackberries, blackcurrants, dried earth, dried sage, chocolate and cedar. Full-bodied with a deep and velvety core of black fruit, supported by firm, well-rounded tannins. Well-integrated oak." James Suckling

With clean impressions of red fruits, complemented by toasty notes, this Morellino has equipped its bouquet. The soft taste is followed by an impressive and persistent finish. An extremely successful and powerful Morellino with real Riserva qualities. SUPERIORE.DE