Guado al Melo
Bolgheri Rute 2023
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
| Aging | After fermentation and maceration, maturation for about 12 months in used wooden barrels (not new) in contact with the fine lees (clarified by racking, not filtered), followed by about 2 months in stainless steel and bottle ageing (about 6–12 months). |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri DOC Rosso 2023, ruby red colour, Guado al Melo
- Grape blend: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah; intense and fresh flavour, balanced tannins
- Aromas: Scents of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant, violet; hints of tobacco, spices, pepper and liquorice
- Artisanal production: Hand-harvested from micro-parcels; no corrections; unfiltered
- Ageing and serving: 12 months in used wood on fine lees; serve at 18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rute by Guado al Melo is a Bolgheri red wine created from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. It reveals an intense and fresh style, with a structured body and harmonious tannins. On the nose, it evokes cherry, raspberry and violet, with hints of tobacco, spices and coffee. Thanks to its precise profile, it is perfect for pairing with flavourful dishes and bold tastes.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow on the hills of Bolgheri, along the slopes of Segalari. The area enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate, refreshed by Tyrrhenian winds that ensure excellent temperature variation. The vines sink their roots into deep alluvial soils, sandy-clayey and rich in pebbles, excellent for drainage. The name comes from an Etruscan word meaning red, recalling the ancient winemaking tradition of these lands.
How it is produced
The manual harvest manages each micro-parcel separately. After gentle crushing, an artisanal vinification begins without corrections. The wine is not filtered and is clarified through racking. Maturation takes place for about twelve months in used barrels in contact with the fine lees, enriching the structure. This is followed by blending and a final ageing that ensures excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Born in 2002, Bolgheri Rute by Guado al Melo celebrates its roots starting from its name, which means “red” in Etruscan. The label pays homage to the origins of local viticulture by depicting a vine shoot from the 10th century BC. Benefiting from a cool spring and a dry summer, the 2023 vintage produced perfectly ripe grapes.
Awards
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2023
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 Rute 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Guado al Melo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 2002, Bolgheri Rute by Guado al Melo celebrates its roots starting from its name, which means "red" in Etruscan. The label pays homage to the origins of local viticulture by depicting a vine shoot from the 10th century BC. Benefiting from a cool spring and a dry summer, the 2023 vintage produced perfectly ripe grapes. |
| Origin | Bolgheri Hills, lower slopes of the Segalari hill, Castagneto Carducci (LI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mild, dry and windy Mediterranean, cooled by Tyrrhenian winds with a strong summer temperature range |
| Soil composition | Of alluvial origin, very deep, sandy-clay with some more clayey outcrops, medium to rich in pebbles |
| Harvest | From mid to late September |
| Production technique | Manual and artisanal harvest for micro-parcels with separate vinification; no corrections or additions; unfiltered (clarified through racking); aged for about 12 months in used wood in contact with fine lees, then rested in steel and aged in bottle |
| Wine making | Manual harvest by micro-parcels with separate vinification; bunches are destemmed and gently pressed; vinified without corrections or additions; unfiltered (clarified by racking); after fermentation, it matures for about 12 months in used wood in contact with fine lees, then blended, about 2 months in steel and aged in bottle. |
| Aging | After fermentation and maceration, maturation for about 12 months in used wooden barrels (not new) in contact with the fine lees (clarified by racking, not filtered), followed by about 2 months in stainless steel and bottle ageing (about 6–12 months). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |