Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico DOCG
Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico DOCG
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Product details
About the wine and its characterCountry:
Italy
Region/Subregion:
Toscana/Chianti Classico
Classification:
DOCG
Certification:
Organic
Grape:
Merlot (5%)
Sangiovese (95%)
Vintage year:
2021
Color:
Intense ruby red
Aroma:
Strong notes of violet and cherry with hints of sweet spices.
Taste:
Red fruits. Velvety with round tannins and a fresh and persistent finish. Good structure and excellent harmony.
Alcohol content:
13.5%
Sugar content:
0 g/l
Acidity:
6.3
pH-value:
3.3
Sweetness:
Dry
Contains sulphite:
Yes
Volume:
750 ml
Closure:
Natural cork
Bottle:
Light glass
Best Served:
15 - 17 °C
Food pairing:
Beef, Buffet food, Cheese - goat cheese, Cheese - mild and soft, Lamb, Mushrooms, Pork, Poultry, Veal, Vegetables
Ageing potential:
0 - 7 years
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Buffet food
- Cheese - goat cheese
- Cheese - mild and soft
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pork
- Poultry
- Veal
- Vegetables
Vinification, winemaker's own words
Soils:
Clay, Gravel
Terroir:
Clay soil, rich in galestro and alberese. Typical "Gaiole in Chianti" terroir with sensible day/night temperature differences, giving wines aromas, fruitiness, complexity and an elegant acidity.
Harvest:
Picked by hand
Fermentation:
Steel (100%)
Storage:
Concrete (50%) 18 months
Old oak (50%) 18 months
Winemaker:
Castello di Meleto
The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and gently pressed. The must is introduced in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22/24°C where the alcoholic fermentation takes place for 10-15 days. This is followed by a possible maceration on the skins, according to the vintage. Aging and maturation: 50% in vitrified concrete tanks 50% in French Wood: Barriques, Tonneaux and 50hL barrels.
About Castello di Meleto
Information provided directly by the winery.
Information
Castello di Meleto is a fascinating reality where history, wine, and tourism are strictly connected. It is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, one of the most celebrated Italian wine areas worldwide, in Gaiole in Chianti - one of the municipalities with the highest altitude in the appellation - 30 km from Siena and 60 km from Florence. The history of Castello di Meleto is quite unique and has travelled through different eras over the centuries. Its connection with wine began in the 11th century with the Benedictine monks, but it was in 1256 that the first written mention of its name appeared. Since then, the external appearance of the castle has remained almost unchanged.