Guado al Melo
Bolgheri Antillo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Aging | About 12 months in wood (mainly second and third passage) on fine lees and in bottle. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bolgheri Antillo by Guado al Melo is a Tuscan red wine with Bolgheri designation, made from an organic blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Fermented in steel and aged in barrels, it displays a deep violet-red colour and on the nose offers intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry and spices. On the palate, it is fresh and lively, supported by noble and structured tannins, culminating in a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Castagneto Carducci, in the heart of Bolgheri, in an area parallel to the Tuscan coast. This territory, whose name Antillo historically refers to a “place full of sun”, benefits from a mild Mediterranean climate. The constant influence of sea breezes and marked summer temperature variations favour optimal ripening of the grapes. The vineyards grow on alluvial soils, deep and porous, with a sandy-clay texture. The rich presence of pebbles and fragments of volcanic rock ensures essential water and nutrient reserves for the development of the vine.
How it is produced
The process begins with a manual harvest carried out in small parcels between late summer and early autumn. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit. The wine undergoes natural clarification through racking, without any filtration. Maturation continues for about twelve months in second and third passage barrels in contact with the fine lees, where the bâtonnage technique enriches its texture. A period of rest in the bottle perfects the balance between freshness and structure.
History and Curiosities
Antillo, whose name means “place full of sun”, celebrates the vineyards of Guado al Melo in Castagneto Carducci, a historic Etruscan cradle of viticulture. Since 1999, the Scienza family has preserved this heritage, working with hand-picked grapes from small plots, vinified separately. This red wine is produced through natural clarification and zero filtration, offering a pure expression of the land, also reflected in Annalisa’s label, whose vine shoots pay homage to ancient Etruscan amphorae.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Michele Scienza
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 15
Historical figures and documents report that these areas have been cultivated as vineyards at least since the mid-1800s. They were part of a great estate that with the 20th century was broken up, with the parcels passing from hand to hand until they arrived in our hands in 1998.
This passage of properties had left this particular parcel without a name. Examining historical maps, we discovered the toponym "Guado al Melo," or Ford at the Apple Tree, which was a ford across the Fossa di Bolgheri stream that forms the Northern boundary of our property. And thus Guado al Melo it became, testifying to our bond with the area. In 1999, we re-planted the vineyards, and in 2005 we completed the construction of the current wine cellar. Read more
| Name | Guado al Melo Bolgheri Antillo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Guado al Melo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Antillo, whose name means "place full of sun", celebrates the vineyards of Guado al Melo in Castagneto Carducci, a historic Etruscan cradle of viticulture. Since 1999, the Scienza family has preserved this heritage, working with hand-picked grapes from small plots, vinified separately. This red wine is produced through natural clarification and zero filtration, offering a pure expression of the land, also reflected in Annalisa’s label, whose vine shoots pay homage to ancient Etruscan amphorae. |
| Origin | Castagneto Carducci (Bolgheri), Toscana, Italia |
| Climate | Clima mediterraneo mite, ventilato, con brezza marina ed escursione termica estiva tra giorno e notte |
| Soil composition | Terreno di origine alluvionale, sciolto, profondo e ricco di scheletro. |
| Harvest | Late summer / early autumn |
| Production technique | Vinified without corrections or additions that alter the territorial characteristics of the grapes; fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; natural clarification through racking; ageing for about 12 months in second/third passage wood on fine lees (with bâtonnage), then further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Without corrections or additions that alter the territorial characteristics of the grapes; fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; natural clarification through racking; maturation/ageing for about 12 months in second/third passage wood on fine lees (with bâtonnage), then further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | About 12 months in wood (mainly second and third passage) on fine lees and in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |