{"product_id":"guado-al-melo-bolgheri-criseo-bianco-2023","title":"Guado al Melo Bolgheri Criseo Bianco 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCriseo Bianco by Guado al Melo is a still wine with Bolgheri designation, co-fermented in steel and aged on the lees, embodying the essence of the region. This blend is created from the union of Vermentino, Fiano, Manzoni Bianco, Petit Manseng and Verdicchio, varieties selected to produce a structured profile capable of standing the test of time. On the nose, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, where notes of grapefruit, tropical fruit, sage and white flowers blend with evolved hints of saffron, bread crust and flint. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and fresh structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a dense and deep sip, distinguished by an elegant \u003cstrong\u003emineral persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Campo Bianco vineyard, located on the slopes of the Segalari hill in Castagneto Carducci. This area benefits from an ideal microclimate within Bolgheri, tempered by constant sea breezes. The altitude and exposure ensure \u003cstrong\u003emarked temperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for preserving the aromatic finesse of the grape varieties. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003edeep alluvial soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a sandy-clay texture and an abundant presence of pebbles, elements that give the wine a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003esavoury and vibrant character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction follows the practice of field blending, with the simultaneous manual harvesting of the different varieties during the early hours of the morning. After gentle pressing and cold settling of the must, \u003cstrong\u003eco-fermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place, a process that allows the peculiarities of each grape variety to be integrated from the outset. The wine matures on fine lees for about twelve months, with \u003cstrong\u003efrequent bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at increasing volume and complexity. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003elengthy final ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines the harmony and stylistic precision of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Criseo literally means “made of gold” and embodies the artisanal vision of the Guado al Melo winery. This prestigious white wine originates from the Campo Bianco vineyard in Bolgheri, where the grapes grow in harmony as a \u003cstrong\u003efield blend\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvested simultaneously in the coolest hours of the morning to enhance their aromatic synergy, the grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003eco-fermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e and a long maturation on the lees with bâtonnage. The result is a wine of authentic charm, the product of minimal oenological intervention, awarded \u003cstrong\u003e90 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Guado al Melo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46455604445355,"sku":"61179","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/guado-al-melo-bolgheri-criseo-bianco-2023_61179_1_7999ec38-10d4-4852-95fc-300332e60d9c.webp?v=1780071566","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/guado-al-melo-bolgheri-criseo-bianco-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}