COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Syrah
PRODUCER
Marchesi Mazzei
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Belguardo Maremma Marchesi Mazzei 2023 is a red wine from the Maremma Toscana region of Tuscany, Italy, produced by Marchesi Mazzei. This historic winemaking family, with a legacy dating back to 1435, cultivates grapes in the Maremma's unique terroir, characterized by soils of sandstone, gravel, and clay. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, and Syrah, offering a contemporary interpretation of Tuscan winemaking. It is presented in a 3-liter box format.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Marchesi Mazzei has been making wine for over 580 years.
Fact 02
The vineyard soils are a mix of sandstone, gravel, and clay, known locally as 'albarese'.
Fact 03
The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, and Syrah.
Fact 04
Available in a convenient 3-liter box format.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Belguardo Maremma Marchesi Mazzei 2023 is produced by blending several grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, and Syrah. Following fermentation, the wine is partially aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels. This aging process contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The vineyards are situated in Maremma, Tuscany, on soils composed of sandstone, gravel, and clay.
