Belguardo Bronzone
Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG
A Morellino Riserva of great value
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Winery Belguardo |
Winery location Maremma, Toscana |
Grape varieties Sangiovese |
Alcohol 13.51% |
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Total acidity 5.96% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Sandstone and Limestone |
Vineyards age 23 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 18th |
Fermentation temperature 27 - 29° C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 16 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new) |
Bottling December 2022 |
Available on the market March 2023 |
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Production 40.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2001 |
Ageing potential 10 years |
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Key description Full bodied, berries and dry spice flavors, enveloping and taste |
Food pairing Pasta with rich and spicy sauces, red meats, grilled "courtyard" meats |
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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 Maremma, Toscana |
Grape varieties Sangiovese |
Alcohol 13.50% |
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Total acidity 5.60% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Sandstone and Limestone |
Vineyards age 22 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 17th |
Fermentation temperature 27 - 29° C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 16 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new) |
Bottling November 2021 |
Available on the market February 2022 |
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Production 27.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2001 |
Ageing potential 10 years |
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Key description Full bodied, berries and dry spice flavors, enveloping and taste |
Food pairing Pasta with rich and spicy sauces, red meats, grilled "courtyard" meats |
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Winescritic.com 91 Pts |
Falstaff 90 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 Sangiovese |
Alcohol 13.30% |
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Total acidity 5.55% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Sandstone and Limestone |
Vineyards age 21 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 19th |
Fermentation temperature 27 - 29° C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 16 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new) |
Bottling November 2020 |
Available on the market February 2021 |
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Production 30.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2001 |
Ageing potential 10 years |
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Key description Full bodied, berries and dry spice flavors, enveloping and taste |
Food pairing Pasta with rich and spicy sauces, red meats, grilled "courtyard" meats |
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Falstaff 92 Pts |
James Suckling 91 Pts |
I Migliori Vini Italiani 91 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
The winter was very anomalous, with rainfall well beyond the average and abundant snowfall in February; later, spring was characterised by temperatures above the seasonal average: April was dry with the maximum temperatures that reached their highest peaks in recent decades.
However, budding, flowering and fruit setting were regular.
In the following months, the weather was unstable with abundant rainfall (especially in April and May) and temperatures above the average of the period, which globally did not affect the health of the grapes.
During the harvest period, the days were warm and bright, often windy, with good temperature range between day and night, which ensured a regular harvest and the optimal ripeness of the grapes, with unique aromatic and polyphenolic features.
Beginning of the harvest: September 3rd
End of the harvest: October 5th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 331 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 3991 °C
Evaluation: Very good
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Winery Belguardo |
Winery location Maremma, Toscana |
Grape varieties Sangiovese |
Alcohol 13.70% |
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Total acidity 5.93% |
Vineyards location 70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp. |
Soil Mainly Sandstone and Limestone |
Vineyards age 20 years |
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Training system Spur cordon-training |
Nr. of vines per hectar 6.600 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 4th |
Fermentation temperature 27 - 29° C |
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Period of maceration 14 - 16 days |
Ageing 14 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new) |
Bottling September 2019 |
Available on the market February 2020 |
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Production 20.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt |
First vintage 2001 |
Ageing potential 10 years |
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Key description Full bodied, berries and dry spice flavors, enveloping and taste |
Food pairing Pasta with rich and spicy sauces, red meats, grilled "courtyard" meats |
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