Castello di Meleto – Rainero – Brut Rosé Classic Method Sparkling Wine – Bubbles – Sparkling Wines – Avvenice

Castello di Meleto – In Gaiole in Chianti since 1256

The land of Castello di Meleto extend around the medieval town for about 2,470 acres: of these 300 are reserved for growing grapes. Sangiovese is the main varietal used in the production of the Chianti Classico DOCG. Other varietals planted in the ’80s include Merlot and Cabernet, but since the late 90s there has been a process of replanting aimed at enhancing the traditional heritage of grapes in Tuscany, also introducing some white varieties such as Vermentino.

Castello di Meleto – Rainero – Brut Rosé Classic Method Sparkling Wine – Bubbles – Sparkling Wines

Castello di Meleto has created a unique Rainero label.

People

The Sangiovese you don’t expect

Style

Fresh, elegant and structured

Tasting Notes

Soft pink, cipollino. Very complex and characterized; with typical notes of bread crust. Fresh and soft taste with thick and persistent perlage.

Serving

Seafood appetizers, rock, fried chicken

Shelf-Life

Between 7 and 10 years old

Blend

50% Sangiovese and 50% Pinot nero

Vineyards

Poggiarso 450/500 mt, S.Piero 340/360 mt, Meleto 360/420 mt

Planting Year

Between 1998 and 2003

Density per Ha

5,000 strains

Yield per Ha

45 quintals of grapes

Breeding System

Spurred cordon

Sparkling wine system

The grapes are harvested in the first ten days of September. A soft pressing is carried out immediately at temperatures of about 10 ° C; the first fermentation takes place in steel with a maximum temperature of 15 ° C. The second fermentation takes place following the Martinotti method (long Charmat), with slow refermentation for at least 45 days at low temperature and subsequent stasis on the lees for at least 2-3 months.