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2013 Tenuta Belguardo Maremma Toscana

SKU #1339321 95 points Wine Spectator

A red of great purity and polish, offering black cherry, blackberry, spice and herb flavors, this evokes tobacco, graphite and leather nuances as it builds nicely on the palate. Finishes with grip, harmony and complexity, as well as terrific length. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. *Highly Recommended - Top 100 Wines of 2017* (BS) (8/2017)

93 points James Suckling

Very polished red here with blueberry, hazelnut and floral character. Medium body, fine tannins and a bright finish. Persistent on the palate. (7/2016)

92 points Vinous

Succulent red cherry, raspberry jam, flowers, mint and new French oak meld together in the 2013 Tenuta Belguardo. Forward and open-knit, the 2013 will drink well with minimal cellaring. The 2013 is not particularly complex, but the purity of the fruit is striking. This is a strong vintage for the flagship Tenuta Belguardo, Mazzei's Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc blend. (AG) (11/2016)

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Staff Image By: Greg St. Clair | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 4/30/2018 | Send Email
This wine is from the Maremma, the wild southwestern portion of Tuscany, coastal, they're maybe 8 miles from the sea on a slightly southwest facing slope. It's warmer here, but it's also drier and this wine is planted in a slightly more sandy soil so the wines get concentration but they tend not to be over-ripe, they have a tendency towards a more savory flavor, more complex earth aromatics than your usual Cassis loaded Napa Cab, which means it's more subtle, needs a bit of air and is less obvious. There is a lot of very fine winemaking, meaning a little more polished rather than rustic, and it has a remarkably long finish, a palate persistence that really grabs your attention but overall it is an elegant wine, not a blockbuster, I think it's really drinkable now but also is going to gain complexity and a little weight.
Drink from 2018 to 2025

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Varietal:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

- Cabernet Sauvignon has come a long way from its role as a blending varietal, however dominant, in the wines of Bordeaux. Today it is the most planted red varietal in the world. Identified as a descendent of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon needs to be planted in warmer climates to fully ripen. Its small berries can easily be identified for their distinctive blue color, thick skins and high tannins. And while the varietal has its own definitive characteristics: green pepper-like aromas and black currant flavors among them, it is perhaps most prized for its ability to convey terroir, vintage and winemaking. A relatively new varietal, Cabernet Sauvignon started making inroads into the wines of the Médoc and Graves in the late-18th century. Today it is also dominant in the up-and-coming Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux and can also be found in Southwest France. It is the companion varietal to Sangiovese in Italy's Super Tuscans and is planted all over Europe, stretching to lesser-known winegrowing regions like Russia and Lebanon. In the Americas Cabernet Sauvignon has found champions in every nook and cranny of California and among winemakers in Washington, where it complements plantings of Merlot. In South America, Cab thrives in Chile, but can also be found in smaller amounts in Argentina and even in Mexico.
Country:

Italy

- Once named Enotria for its abundant vineyards, Italy (thanks to the ancient Greeks and Romans) has had an enormous impact on the wine world. From the shores of Italy, the Romans brought grapes and their winemaking techniques to North Africa, Spain and Portugal, Germany, France, the Danube Valley, the Middle East and even England. Modern Italy, which didn't actually exist as a country until the 1870s, once produced mainly simple, everyday wine. It wasn't until the 1970s that Italy began the change toward quality. The 1980s showed incredible efforts and a lot of experimentation. The 1990s marked the real jump in consistent quality, including excellence in many Region that had been indistinct for ages. The entire Italian peninsula is seeing a winemaking revolution and is now one of the most exciting wine Region in the world.
Sub-Region:

Tuscany
Specific Appellation:

Super Tuscan