MAZZEI – TENUTA BELGUARDO 2001

Description

The 2001 Tenuta di Belguardo, made from Bordeaux grapes, is rather California-Australia-like in its coconut, vanilla, black fruit nose, more concentrated and intense than the Morellino di Scansano but still a bit austere and severe on the close. Belguardo is the property of the Mazzei family, owners of Castello di Fonterutoli in Chianti, among the first to move into the Maremma in search of new territory to plant vineyards. The vines are still young here, and there is unquestionably much margin for improvement in the wines.

Review by: James Suckling
Wine Spectator: Issue October 31, 2003
Rating: 94 POINTS

Wow. Rich and powerful, with intense aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry and just a hint of wood. Full-bodied and very rich in ripe tannins, with a long, rich fruit finish. Mazzei knows how to make serious wines. Proves that Maremma is an excellent region. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.