Winemaker Notes
80% Sangiovese, 20% Alicante Nero
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tenuta Belguardo's 2007 Serrata (80% Sangiovese and 20% Alicante) is an incredibly delicious wine from Tuscany's Maremma. Dark red fruit, sweet herbs, licorice and new leather are some of the nuances that emerge from this radiant red. The wine's generous fruit flows through to the long finish. Ideally the wine could benefit from a few months in bottle to help smooth some of the slightly rough edges that are present. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2012.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.