2007 Serrata di Belguardo, Maremma, Tenuta Belguardo
(6x75cl)
| Product Code: | 38266107 |
| Description: | 2007 Serrata di Belguardo, Maremma, Tenuta Belguardo |
| Case Size: | 6x75cl |
| Producer: | Tenuta Belguardo |
| Region: | Maremma |
| Country: | Italy |
| Alc. By Vol.: | 13.5 |
Grape Varieties
| 60% | Sangiovese |
| 30% | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 10% | Merlot |
Food Matching Note:
An excellent choice to acompany traditional Tuscan and Northern Italian style cuisine such as cold cuts of meat and cheese. Will also compliment game, red meat and pasta with rich sauces.
Tasting Note:
Displays the classic notes of ripe red fruits associated with Maremma, and a perceptible presence of black fruits, particularly blackberries. The structure is solid with tannins which are benning to soften and add complexity to the good length. Persistant finish.
Vinification Note:
The vineyard is at 70-130m a.s.l. with a west/southwest exposure. The vines are cordon trained, spur pruned and planted at a density of 6600 vines per hectare, they are hand picked from September 22nd (Cabernet Sauvignon); September 24th (Sangiovese) and from September 10th (Merlot). Fermentation is at 30°C with skin maceration for 18 days (Cabernet Sauvignon); 16 days (Sangiovese) and 18 days (Merlot). Ageing is in stainless steel tanks and then in small French oak barrels for 12 months. Production is limited to around 7000 cases.