Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo "V" Vermentino Superiore 2023
(Maremma Toscana, Italy) - [WE 94] [F 92] [VM 91] [JS 90]
Regular price $62.00 Sale price $47.99 Save $14.01
About the Winery:
The Mazzei family's Tuscan winemaking history dates to 1435. At Belguardo, acquired in 1997, the family farms hills between Grosseto and Montiano near the Tyrrhenian coast. The estate's rocky soils and sea breezes provide a distinctive setting for Vermentino.
About the Wine:
Belguardo “V” is the estate's Vermentino Superiore, developed through a research project begun in 2008. Four Vermentino clones—two from Corsica and two from Sardinia—combine aromatic detail with structure and savory character. The vineyards sit around 90 meters above sea level, approximately 10 kilometers from the sea.
Technical Details:
Appellation: Vermentino Superiore Maremma Toscana DOC
Composition: 100% Vermentino
Soils: Sandy, rocky soils with abundant sandstone
Exposure: South-southwest
Harvest: Hand-picked September 1, 2023
Vinification: Half the wine spends five months on its skins, mainly in amphora; the other half rests on lees in stainless steel with weekly stirring.
Bottling: December 2024
Alcohol: Approximately 13.5%
Tasting Notes:
A textured, savory white with peach and apple fruit, floral and herbal notes, and a peppery mineral edge. Fresh acidity gives definition to its substantial palate and persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
Serve with richly flavored fish, roast poultry, seafood risotto or porcini mushrooms. Enjoy cool rather than ice-cold to appreciate its texture.
Ratings & Reviews
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The nose is first herbaceous and nutty, then turns floral and citrus, a feel which continues onto the palate of lemon-lime, green and yellow apple and ripe white peach. A kick comes from a tiny hint of white pepper on the finish, which is skyrocketed by acid." - Danielle Callegari (Nov 2025)
92 Points - Falstaff:
"Intense, bright straw yellow. Intriguing nose, delicate fruity notes, reminiscent of mirabelle plums, followed by some dried rosemary and pepper. Precise on the palate, delicate melting, refreshing acidity structure, elegant, persistent finish." - Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler (May 2026)
91 Points - Vinous Media:
"The 2023 Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V is laced with hints of orchard fruit, chamomile, mint and tangerine oil. This mid-weight, savory Vermentino has a lot to offer. It’s not as obvious as some versions, and yet there is plenty of complexity and nuance to explore. This is done in 50% terracotta, 40% tank and 10% tonneau." - Antonio Galloni (Jul 2025)
90 Points - James Suckling:
"A multilayered wine with aromas of white pepper, white peaches, smoke and kerosene. Textured on the palate, with a medium body, chewy acidity and a tight, appley finish. Drink now." - Aldo Fiordelli (May 2025)