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

Light stone fruit, minerals and flowers in the bouquet. Structured aromas and taste, long and balanced. An impressively crisp and powerful white. SUPERIORE.DE

"Attractive aromas of fresh nectarines and lemon pith with white flowers and raw almond undertones. Medium-bodied, creamy and textured with vivid acidity and a refreshing, floral finish." James Suckling

Mazzei's uncompromising Rosato from Sangiovese and Syrah is a beautifully balanced, generous wine. Fine, floral bouquet of red fruits, medium-bodied on the palate. This lovely rosé offers plenty of harmony and freshness and finishes long and polished. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling salmon pink. In the nose ripe raspberry, rose petal, in the reverberation white pepper and something like wet stone. Fine structure on the palate, slightly vegetal hints, grapefruit, pleasant freshness, gentle finish with a delicate aftertaste." Falstaff

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 a full, round final follows in the finely spiced finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy and dusty fruit with dark plums, cherries and a hint of asphalt. Firm, juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with a hint of tobacco leaf and olives in a fluid, fruit-expressive finish." 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. "Belguardo V" (formerly "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

"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." James Suckling

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

Interesting bouquet of eucalyptus, rosemary and other garden herbs, underpinned by damp forest soil and a beautiful blackberry nose. On the palate multilayered 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

"Rich ruby red with a dark core. Filigree and complex on the nose with aromas of ripe elderberries and blueberries, undergrowth, some sage, accompanied by elegant wood notes. Fresh on the palate with still young but fine tannin, tightens up very well, with elegant, precise fruit and lots of potential." Falstaff

"Although rich, this is balanced by a lively structure with flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, violet and iron. Juicy and solidly built, with a long aftertaste of fruit, iron and herbs." Wine Spectator

"Intense cassis and floral notes on the nose. The fruit is ripe, the acidity good, the finish rich and long, quite young." Decanter

"From the estate's most important cru, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and fine ageing in mostly new barriques, a charismatic wine, hints of blueberries on the nose, touches of black peppercorns, with hints of bay leaf and eucalyptus. On the palate taut-salty, with a spicy return." Luca Gardini

"Here is a great value from coastal Tuscany. The Belguardo Mazzei 2019 Maremma Toscana Rosso Riserva Tenuta Belguardo is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, with 70% of the wine aged for 18 months in new French oak. It is aged in cement barrels before being bottled. The bouquet is broad with dark fruits, spices and toasted oak that seem well integrated and elegant. Everything hits the right note and this wine has recently been upgraded to Riserva status." Wine Advocate