RUTE is our most aged Rosso, with which we wanted to tell the most contemporary soul of our Appellation. From hard and wild Maremma, Bolgheri has now become synonymous with gracefully refinement.
We, as winemakers, prefer to let the terroir speak, without taming it too much, without weighing down its natural elegance, but also without losing that wild and vital touch.
The label: there is a cluster, a detail of our logo, one of the oldest representations found in Italy of a vine shoot.
The name: Rute comes from the Etruscan word meaning “red.” The Etruscans were the first civilization in our area, the first winegrowers in Italy.
"Bolgheri was a very difficult, harsh, and waste land for centuries. Today it is a Mediterranean garden, with a still somewhat wild beauty. For us, it is our home, which has the scent of the hill paths in the scrub, of the salty sea smell in the sand dunes, which has the sound of the waves of the sea, of the cackles of the boys who are bathing in the ford*, …"
— Annalisa and Michele
*Guado al Melo means “Ford at the Apple Tree”
We suggest to serve it at around 18°C (64°F), waiting for 5-10 minutes after uncorking.It is excellent on pairing with intense flavor food.
Rute is a aged red wine, that can have a long life if stored well, at least 10 years. Ideally, keep the bottle lying down in a dark, cool place.
Varieties
Cabernet sauvignon, Syrah.
Vintage
2022
Vineyard
Our vineyards are located among the hills of Bolgheri, on the first slopes of the Segalari Hill. They are in a little valley with an East-West direction, traversed by the Fossa di Bolgheri stream. We grow them with experience, care and attention to the environment, using the best practices of the sustainable viticulture.
Climate
Mediterranean mild, dry and windy. This valley has the cooler climate in the area and the largest summer temperature ranges between day and night.
Soil
alluvial, very deep, sandy-clayey with some more clayey putcrops, medium-rich in pebbles.
Harvest: from middle to the end of September
Production: Each homogeneous micro-particle of vineyard is harvested and processed separately, in a artisanal way, with the utmost care and with the aim of enhancing the territorial characteristics of the grapes selected.
Ageing: The wine is aged for about 12 months in non-new wood, on the lees, with stirring weekly. It is then clarified with a series of racking (unfiltered). The final blending between particles is followed by 3-4 months in steel. It is then aged in bottle for at least 12 months, in the best storage conditions.
First vintage: 2002 (at the time, Guado al Melo Rosso)
VINTAGE 2022: After a rainy autumn, a dry and not very cold winter followed. Spring, however, was cooler than usual, followed by a hot, dry summer. A few rains in mid-August cooled the vines. Ripening then continued with milder temperatures, especially with much lower night temperatures. After mid-September, daytime temperatures also cooled and the harvest continued in a sunny and windy period.
FEATURES: Aromas of red fruit, balsamic hints, violets, pepper and myrtle. In the mouth it is intense but fresh, with good body and silky tannins. Then it will evolve further, because an artisanal wine is alive and changing.