# Belguardo Maremma (2023)

- **Producer:** Marchesi Mazzei
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Syrah
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** currants, red cherry, black cherry, coffee, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla

## 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.

## Interesting facts

- Marchesi Mazzei has been making wine for over 580 years.
- The vineyard soils are a mix of sandstone, gravel, and clay, known locally as 'albarese'.
- The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, and Syrah.
- Available in a convenient 3-liter box format.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and fruit profile complement rich protein dishes. Tannins in the blend can soften and integrate with the protein in red meats, while the wine's subtle spice notes can echo herbs and savory elements in the food.

## 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.