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 13.50% |
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Total acidity 5.76% |
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 17 - 22 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 12 |
Fermentation temperature 28° C |
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Period of maceration 20 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 l.) |
Bottling February 2023 |
Available on the market October 2024 |
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Production 16.000 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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The 2021 season opened on the heels of an autumn and winter characterized by typical temperatures and good rainfall, which guaranteed the build-up of an abundant water supply.
A spring cold snap, with temperatures already below the national average, led to a sudden drop in temperatures in April and the freezes of April 7 and 8. This event damaged some of the already well-developed buds, thus limiting future fruiting, in particular of Sangiovese, Vermentino and Syrah. In terms of production, there were differences from zone to zone and also from vineyard to vineyard. In some, the damage was more apparent while in others, the losses were partially reabsorbed. In any case, from May forward, the vines bounced back with favorable bud development and excellent flowering in a generally dry climate.
In July and August, along with a rise in temperatures and an extraordinary heat wave, the vineyards were once again put to the test. Following an early veraison (signs showing already between late July and early August), on August 24th, rainfall finally arrived, dropping 28 mm of relief, which gave a boost to the vines, re-establishing a favorable diurnal temperature variation and ensuring optimal conditions for final ripening.
Despite the fluctuations in climate, the grapes were healthy and in excellent phytosanitary condition. Early analytical findings indicate a wine with great concentrations, high polyphenolic values on the red grapes and medium-high alcohol content, but with a good sugars-to-acidity ratio.
Beginning of the harvest: August 28th, 2021
End of the harvest: September 23rd, 2021
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 106 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3.937 °C
Evaluation: Very good
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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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Falstaff 92 Pts |
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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