The Story
Still red Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 14% ABV, produced by Castello di Meleto in Tuscany. 100% Sangiovese, 0.75L bottle, 2018 vintage. A wine born from a fascinating history, that of a castle and a family who have successfully exploited a unique terroir. The bunches, selected in the vineyard and harvested by hand, are destemmed and pressed. The resulting must undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete, the wine remains in contact with the skins for approximately 15-20 days, followed by racking into concrete tanks to facilitate decantation, where malolactic fermentation will subsequently begin. Aged for 27 months in 30Hl French oak barrels. Aromas of ripe red fruit, morello cherry, spices, and aromatic herbs. Round and velvety on the palate with direct but not aggressive tannins. Long and flavorful finish.