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Guado al Melo wines - Made in Bolgheri

Our goal is to produce wines that are personal and natural, wines that will be the genuine expression of their place of origin, of those who made them, and of the vines that yielded them.

These are elegant, enjoyable, well-balanced wines that are never excessively alcoholic.
Michele personally and painstakingly supervises every step of the wine production, a vinification process that is sensitive, careful, and deeply respectful of the natural qualities of the grapes, which vary every year.

What we have chosen to do is to follow very traditional methods, and not to utilise any additional substances or physio-chemical practices. In other words, the only ingredients we use are grapes, which are brought into the cellar perfectly healthy and well-balanced, thanks to expert management of the vineyards and favourable natural growing conditions.

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Grappa Bolgheri

Grappa is a distilled spirit produced from the fresh pomace (the grape skins and seeds separated from the juice or wine) placed directly in a pot still.

An Italian product with centuries of tradition behind it, this distilled spirit boasts the most pronounced sensory qualities, since it is produced from the grape skin, where the grape’s aromatic characteristics are most concentrated.

The quality of a grappa depends essentially on the quality of the pomace and on the talents of the master distiller. We send to the pot still only our best-quality, healthiest pomace, from the grapes that we use to m

ake our Bolgheri red wines, while the distillation itself is carried out in the Trentino area, the traditional home of Italy’s best grappa production.

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Drink little to drink well

WINE IS GOOD

FOR HEALTH, because wine helps the prevention of cardiovascular problems, it contributes to healthy arteries and liver, boosts the immune system and helps prevent the premature aging of cells.

FOR THE SPIRIT, because of the strong values and love of pleasure of the Mediterranean culture which it represents. It’s the symbol of hospitality and good times.

FOR THE SENSES, because tasting and drinking wine is a sensual act that stimulates the sense of sight, smell, taste and touch.

FOR INTELLIGENCE, because wine is never “only a drink”, but always tells a story linked to the work and passion of man, and of the land where the wine comes from with its own particular story .

FOR DIET, because it accompanies and enhances food and aids digestion: it is a ‘food’ in itself in that it contains calories, not to be forgotten when considering going on a special diet.

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GUADO AL MELO

Località Murrotto, 130/A
57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI)
TUSCANY - ITALY

 

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CONTACTS

Tel/Fax +39 0565.763238
Email: info@guadoalmelo.it

STORIES OF PLACES AND PEOPLE
The company
  Guado al Melo
  Climate and soils
  Vineyard
  Cellar
  Cultural itinerary
  History
People
Philosophy of work
  Vineyard management philosophy
  Winemaking cellar philosophy
Territory
  DOC Bolgheri
  The sea and other bodies of water
  From Etruscan to Medieval
  A different approach to nature
  Typical cuisine
Distributors and importers
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Visits and tastings

 

How to find us

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EVERYDAY STORIES

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STORIES OF VINTAGES AND WINES
Our wines
  Bacco in Toscana
  Guado al Melo Bianco
  Jassarte
  Antillo
  Guado al Melo Rosso
  Guado al Melo Superiore
  airone
Grappa Bolgheri
Vintages
  2001
  2002
  2003
  2004
  2005
  2006
  2007
  2008
  2009
  2010
  2011
Drink little to drink well
STORIES OFWORK AND SEASONS
The course of the seasons
  Spring
  Summer
  Autumn
  Winter
Vineyard work
  Vineyard management philosophy
  Layout of the vineyard
  The viticultural system
  Grassing in
  Pruning
  Protection of the vines
  Palisading
  Polling and removing leaves
  Thinning out
  Production yield
  The vintage
Cellar work
  Winemaking cellar philosophy
  Fermentation
  Maceration
  Coadjuvants and other substances
  Malo-lactic fermentation
  Barriccaia
  Refinement in wood
  Fine lees
  Topping up
  Decantation
  Blending
  Bottling
  White wine