Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tasting notes:

Sourced from the estate’s nearest part of the sea where the wind and direct sunlight create the unique conditions which characterise Maremma. A blend of Leccino (50%), Moraiolo (30%), Pendolino (10%) and Frantoio (10%), all olives were hand-harvested and cold-pressed at the Mazzei’s mill in Fonterutoli. Fruity, with pronounced herbal scents, this extra virgin olive oil is more delicate and sweeter than the one sourced inland.

Producer description:

Owned by the Mazzei family since the mid 1990s, the Belguardo estate is located in Maremma, Tuscany, on the hills between Grosseto and Montiano, about ten kilometres from the coast. Many years of research have allowed the Mazzeis to identify the most suited grape varieties to grow on this very special terroir. Overlooking the Tyrrenian sea, the vineyards benefit from its strong thermal currents, particularly during Spring and Summer, which balance their exposure to the sun. The wines made here have been widely acclaimed with Tenuta Belguardo, a classic Super-Tuscan, leading the way.