# Guado de' Gemoli (2015)

- **Producer:** Azienda Agricola Chiappini
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 10%
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €60
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, plum, vanilla, cloves, cedar, coffee, chocolate, tobacco, leather, earth

## About this wine

Guado de' Gemoli is the flagship red wine from Azienda Agricola Chiappini, produced in the esteemed Bolgheri Superiore DOC of Tuscany. This wine is a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Chiappini family, with a history in Bolgheri dating back to 1978, produces this wine from their estate vineyards, employing certified organic viticulture. The 2015 vintage benefited from ideal weather conditions, leading to well-ripened grapes. Guado de' Gemoli is considered the estate's pinnacle expression, aiming to showcase the elegance and complexity of the Bolgheri terroir.

## Interesting facts

- The grapes come from estate vineyards planted as early as 1978.
- The wine is aged in French oak barrels for up to 20 months.
- Production for this vintage was around 10,000 bottles.
- The estate practices certified organic farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body, high tannins, and pronounced intensity are well-suited to rich, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins bind with proteins in the meat, softening the wine and cleansing the palate. The dark fruit notes and oak influence complement the savory and earthy flavors of game, braised meats, and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Guado de' Gemoli begins with grapes sourced from estate vineyards planted in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, a method chosen to highlight the natural character of the fruit. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 18 months, and potentially up to 20 months, in French oak barrels. This extended period in oak contributes to the wine's structure, complexity, and aging potential. The estate adheres to certified organic farming practices throughout its vineyards.