Wine “Belguardo” Vermentino, Toscana IGT, 2019

Description

“Belguardo” Vermentino – well-balanced dry white wine from grapes Vermentino, produces Belguardo economy since 2008. Grapes grow at an altitude of 70-130 meters above sea level on the sand and limestone soil. Vermentino harvest harvested in late August. The fermentation process is carried out at a temperature of 15 C. Wine bottled in February 2014, and in March it went on sale.

Hosts Tenuta Belguardo awnings are Mazzei, who also own farms “Zisola” in Sicily and “Fonterutoli” in Tuscany. They played an important role in the history of Tuscan wine: thanks Mazzei in 1398 came the name of the wine “Chianti”. Today, the family owns Mazzei 470 hectares of vineyards, 69 hectares of which is occupied by vineyards Fonterutoli farms located in 4 separate areas: Belvedere, Fonterutoli, Badola and Siepi. One of the factors that determine the high concentration and a complex aroma of wines Fonterutoli is to support low yield vines: 1 hectare receive no more than 40 hectoliters of grapes. Characteristic features of berries that grow in different areas, also affect the formation of the taste of wine. Berries collected from low areas in Siepi and Belvedere, form a powerful structure, and clones from higher areas Fonterutoli Badola and give the wine richness and elegance. Harvest special attention: the grapes harvested in different areas by hand at a different time, when the berries reach optimum maturity. The process of making wine takes place under the supervision of the legendary agronomist-oenologist Carlo Ferrini (Carlo Ferrini), awarded Gambero Rosso title “Winemaker of the Year” in 2000.

The farm Tenuta Belguardo located in the region between the hills of Maremma Grosseto Monthian and 10 kilometers from the coast. Sub-Region Maremma is not as well known as Montalcino and Chianti, but has great potential. The vineyards were planted new vines, the works on improvement of existing vineyards and perfected technology vinification. Excellent soil, unique climate, combined with the skill of winemakers made “Tenuta Belguardo” model farm of the Maremma region, and wine have gained worldwide recognition.