750ml
Guado al Melo Bolgheri Rosso ”Rute” DOC
RUTE derives from the word “red” in Etruscan language. The Etruscans were the first civilization in Tuscany (and Italy) and first winegrowers.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Appellation: Bolgheri Rosso DOC
Production Zone: Bolgheri, Tuscany; altitude 50-100 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Alluvial, deep, sandy-clay, rich of pebbles
Vinification: Parcels of vineyards are hand harvested and fermented separately. Fermentation in stainless steel thermo- conditioned 50 hl and 100 hl vats, followed by a maceration on the skins for 2-3 weeks. The malolactic fermentation is carried out both in stainless steel and wood
Maturation: 1 year in old oak barrels, on fine lees, with weekly stirring. Not filtered. Additional 1 year in bottle before release
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bright ruby red. Aromas of black-skinned berry, underbrush and thyme. The juicy, balanced palate presents licorice, blackberry jam and mocha alongside fine-grained tannins.
- It is excellent on pairing with intense flavor food.
Winery Profile
- The Scienza family, winemakers through generations in Trentino, arrived in Bolgheri thanks to prof. Attilio Scienza (Michele’s father). He frequented the territory from the late ‘70s and conducted the study of viticulture zonation of the territory.
- The estate was purchased in 1998: an enchanting place, secluded through the hills and the woods, dedicated to vineyard at least for 200 years. The winery is run by Michele Scienza and Annalisa Motta, his wife.• Biodiversity is one key concept in Guado al Melo: they look on the vineyard as a complex ecosystem that consists of the vines plus the soil and its natural surroundings and the living beings inhabiting those spaces. That make it possible to achieve a balance that can develop resilience and adaptability and reduce external interventions.