Belguardo Bronzone Large Formats
Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG
€45,10
Winescritic.com
91 Pts
Falstaff
90 Pts
A Morellino Riserva of great value
2019
Technical sheet
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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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Awards
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Winescritic.com 91 Pts |
Falstaff 90 Pts |
Harvest
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
Made in Italy | Allergens: contains sulphites
Tenuta Belguardo is provided with 34 ha of planted local vines such as Sangiovese, Alicante, and Vermentino, international vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and others are presently being developed experimentally, with plant density of between 5500 to 6600 plants per hectare.
Belguardo's Vineyards
The entire area, located at an average height of 50-180 m above sea level, has South/South-West exposure and slopes that vary from 10% to 19%. The soil is characterized by rich structure with Albarese and sandstone rock, and texture that varies from medium mix with good water retention capacity, to light sandy provided with high draining capacity.