Castello di Meleto – "Vigna Poggiarso" Chianti Classico Reserve D.O.C.G. – Red 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 – “Vigna Poggiarso” Chianti Classico Reserve D.O.C.G. – Red Wines

Castello di Meleto has created a truly unique Chianti Classico label, a symbol of expressiveness and characterization of a single vineyard. Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna Poggiarso.

Personality

Expressiveness and characterization of a single vineyard

Style

Fresh, intense, explosive

Tasting Notes

Bright purple, with garnet reflections with aging. Attractive aromas of small red fruits, berries and cassis. Remarkable body accompanied by a lively freshness, ripe fruit and direct but not aggressive tannins. Long and tasty finish

Serving

Good fatty dishes based on meat, soft or mature cheeses of medium intensity

Shelf-Life

Between 10 and 15 years old

Blend

100% Sangiovese

Vineyards

Poggiarso (490 meters)

Planting Year

1998

Density per Ha

5,000 strains

Yield per Ha

40 quintals

Breeding System

Spurred cordon

Winemaking

The bunches, selected in the vineyard and harvested by hand, are destemmed and lightly pressed, the must thus obtained is fermented spontaneously in 53 Hl truncated conical wooden vats. Once the alcoholic fermentation is over, the wine will still remain in contact with the skins for a period of about 15-20 days before being decanted into cement tanks to facilitate the start and development of malolactic fermentation.

Maturation and Refinement

The wine stays for 24 months in 30 Hl oak barrels