Giorgio Meletti Cavallari
ジョルジョ・メレッティ・カヴァッラーリ
Bolgheri's rising estate, founded by Grattamacco's heir
Founded in 2002 by Giorgio Meletti Cavallari (b. 1978, Bergamo), son of Piermario Meletti Cavallari, the founder of the historic Grattamacco estate, this is a distinct and independent winery within the Bolgheri DOC. After studying oenology and working in Franciacorta, Chianti Classico, and California, Giorgio struck out on his own, planting vineyards and building a cellar from scratch. The estate farms 14 hectares within the Bolgheri DOC, anchored by two standout parcels: Piastraia, the highest vineyard in the appellation at roughly 350 meters above sea level with skeletal galestro schist soils, and Vallone, a clay-limestone site in the foothills. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Vermentino, and Viognier are grown. The flagship wine, Impronte (a Bolgheri Superiore DOC blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Cabernet Franc from Piastraia), has earned strong critical acclaim, including 95 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 94 from James Suckling for the 2021 vintage. The name 'Impronte' means 'fingerprints' in Italian, echoing the fingerprint motif on the estate's labels, which symbolizes the personal, handmade bond between winemaker and wine.
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Who Is This For?
For those who love powerful yet elegant Bolgheri Cabernet blends and appreciate a winemaker's personal, hands-on story behind the label.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Giorgio Meletti Cavallari the same winery as Grattamacco?
- No. They are separate, independent estates. Giorgio Meletti Cavallari is the son of Piermario Meletti Cavallari, who founded Grattamacco in 1977. Giorgio founded his own winery in 2002 after building his own vineyards and cellar in Bolgheri.
- What does 'Impronte' mean and why is it on the label?
- 'Impronte' is Italian for 'fingerprints.' The winery's labels feature a fingerprint motif symbolizing the personal, handmade connection between Giorgio Meletti Cavallari and every bottle he produces.
- What makes the Piastraia vineyard special?
- Piastraia sits at roughly 350 meters above sea level, making it the highest vineyard site in the Bolgheri DOC. Its skeletal galestro schist soils give the estate's top wines notable minerality and structure.
- What grape varieties does the estate grow?
- The 14-hectare estate grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Vermentino, and Viognier, all within the Bolgheri DOC appellation.
- What food pairs well with these wines?
- The estate's structured Cabernet-based reds pair beautifully with bistecca alla fiorentina, grilled or braised red meats, wild boar stew, and aged Pecorino Toscano.