Guado al Melo
Bolgheri Superiore Atis 2021
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Rosso Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Aging | Maturation for about 24 months in used oak barrels on fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; then 3–4 months in stainless steel and bottle ageing for at least 12–14 months. |
- Name and vintage: Bolgheri DOC Superiore Atis 2021, still red wine from Tuscany
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Rebo and Cabernet Franc from selected micro-parcels
- Ageing: 24 months in used oak barrels on fine lees, with weekly bâtonnage
- Aromatic profile: notes of black fruits, morello cherry, liquorice, sweet tobacco, spices and menthol
- Serving and pairings: serve at 18°C after one hour of decanting; ideal with grilled meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Atis by Guado al Melo is a true expression of Bolgheri Superiore, a red wine that elegantly blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Rebo and Cabernet Franc varieties. The bouquet reveals intense notes of small black fruits and morello cherry, enriched by hints of liquorice, sweet tobacco, spices and menthol on a vanilla background. On the palate, it offers a full and enveloping body, well balanced by a pleasant freshness and soft tannins. The sip is harmonious and long-lasting, making it ideal for accompanying and enhancing flavourful dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Castagneto Carducci, along the Tuscan coast, nestled on the slopes of the Segalari hills. The vineyards are set in a bright valley crossed by the Fossa di Bolgheri stream, enjoying a mild Mediterranean climate, dry and breezy. Constant sea breezes and significant summer temperature variations favour a slow and even ripening of the grapes. The roots delve into alluvial soils, deep and well-drained. This complex sandy-clay matrix, rich in pebbles, limestone and volcanic rock, ensures excellent balance for the vines, resulting in pronounced aromatic complexity in the glass.
How it is produced
Vinification follows an artisanal approach, working each micro-parcel separately to enhance the authentic nuances of the terroir. The grapes, destemmed and gently crushed, ferment with a maceration of about two weeks, accompanied by regular manual pump-overs. Maturation takes place over approximately twenty-four months in used barrels, where the wine develops further while resting on fine lees with weekly bâtonnage. The process involves natural decanting through racking, preserving the integrity of an unfiltered wine. After blending, the red wine refines in stainless steel before completing its journey with a long rest in the cellar.
History and Curiosities
This prestigious Bolgheri Superiore Atis celebrates its ancient Etruscan roots by paying homage to the eponymous mythological king, grandson of Zeus. The elegant label depicts the evocative married vine, an ancient cultivation method that has over time become the perfect symbol of eternal love. The excellent 2021 vintage boasts prestigious accolades such as the 3 Red Glasses Gambero Rosso, the 3 Gold Stars Veronelli and the 4 Vines from the Vitae AIS guide. To enhance the most special occasions, this majestic wine is available in large formats, up to the exclusive twelve-litre Balthazar.
Awards
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2021
89/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
3This 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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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Superiore Atis 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Guado al Melo |
| Story | History and Curiosities This prestigious Bolgheri Superiore Atis celebrates its ancient Etruscan roots by paying homage to the eponymous mythological king, grandson of Zeus. The elegant label depicts the evocative married vine, an ancient cultivation method that has over time become the perfect symbol of eternal love. The excellent 2021 vintage boasts prestigious accolades such as the 3 Red Glasses Gambero Rosso, the 3 Gold Stars Veronelli and the 4 Vines from the Vitae AIS guide. To enhance the most special occasions, this majestic wine is available in large formats, up to the exclusive twelve-litre Balthazar. |
| Origin | Bolgheri Hills, Castagneto Carducci (province of Livorno), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mild, dry and windy Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Il suolo è alluvionale, molto profondo, sabbioso-argilloso, con lenti argillose, ricco di ciottoli. |
| Harvest | Merlot harvested on 2 September; Cabernet Franc on 3 October; Cabernet Sauvignon two days later. |
| Fermentation | 10–15 days |
| Production technique | Artisanal micro-parcel vinification with manual pump-overs; ageing for approximately 24 months in used oak barrels on fine lees with stirring; natural clarification through successive rackings (unfiltered wine) |
| Wine making | Artisanal vinification for micro-parcels: grapes are destemmed and gently crushed, followed by fermentation and maceration for 10–15 days with frequent manual pump-overs (without the initial addition of sulphur dioxide). Maturation for approximately 24 months in used oak barrels on fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; natural clarification through successive rackings, wine is unfiltered. After blending, 3–4 months in stainless steel and bottle ageing for at least 12–14 months, with minimal addition of sulphites. |
| Aging | Maturation for about 24 months in used oak barrels on fine lees with weekly bâtonnage; then 3–4 months in stainless steel and bottle ageing for at least 12–14 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.6 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |