Belguardo Bronzone Morellino di Scansano

2002 Deep crimson color. Complex scents of dried cherry, smoke and spice. Full-bodied and rich, with flavors of dark cherries, raspberries and toast with a pleasant tartness. Long, velvety finish

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The pioneering Mazzei family, owners of Chianti Classico’s highly esteemed Castello di Fonterutoli, took the helm at the Belguardo estate in Maremma, Tuscany in the 1990s after recognizing the potential for superb quality winemaking in the local terroir. In the years since, the Mazzeis have established a name for Belguardo among the top producers in this exciting, fast emerging wine region.

The Belguardo estate is located on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano, about six miles inland from Italy’s west coast. It comprises a total of 70 hectares (173 acres), including 32 hectares (79 acres) of specialized vineyards, making it one of the most important estates in Maremma.

Belguardo’s logo, fashioned after a geometrical symbol sketched by Leonardo da Vinci, represents a union between precision and perspective. It is emblematic of the Mazzeis’ commitment to combining exceptional growing conditions with centuries of winemaking expertise to yield concentrated, complex wines that are extraordinarily elegant and aromatic.

This Morrellino di Scansano comes from the single vineyard, “Bronzone”. It's a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Alicante Nero. Hand harvested grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration for 16 days. The resulting wine matures for 14 months in French barriques, 70% of which are new.