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Belguardo Bronzone

Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG

$20.00 USD
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Belguardo Bronzone
Winescritic.com
91 Pts
Falstaff
90 Pts
Belguardo Bronzone
Belguardo BronzoneMorellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG
$20.00 USD

A Morellino Riserva of great value

Produced with Sangiovese grapes from the estate’s most suitable vineyard, is a superb Morellino di Scansano Riserva "Cru", rich of personality and identity.

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Technical sheet

Winery

Belguardo

Winery location

Maremma, Toscana

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Alcohol

13.00%

Total acidity

5.90%

Vineyards location

70-130 m (230-426 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp.

Soil

Mainly Sandstone and Limestone

Vineyards age

24 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training 

Nr. of vines per hectar

6.600 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 20th

Fermentation temperature

27 - 29° C

Period of maceration

14 - 16 days

Ageing

14 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new)

Bottling

March 2024

Available on the market

June 2024

Production

27.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2001

Ageing potential

10 years 

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

Falstaff

90 Pts

  
Harvest

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

Technical sheet

Winery

Belguardo

Winery location

Maremma, Toscana

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Alcohol

13.51%

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

Training system

Spur cordon-training 

Nr. of vines per hectar

6.600 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 18th

Fermentation temperature

27 - 29° C

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

Production

40.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2001

Ageing potential

10 years 

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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Harvest

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

Technical sheet

Winery

Belguardo

Winery location

Maremma, Toscana

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Alcohol

13.50%

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

Training system

Spur cordon-training 

Nr. of vines per hectar

6.600 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 17th

Fermentation temperature

27 - 29° C

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

Production

27.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2001

Ageing potential

10 years 

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

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

Technical sheet

Winery

Belguardo

Winery location

Maremma, Toscana

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

Alcohol

13.30%

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

Training system

Spur cordon-training 

Nr. of vines per hectar

6.600 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 19th

Fermentation temperature

27 - 29° C

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

Production

30.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2001

Ageing potential

10 years 

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