Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Vigna Casi' Castello di Meleto 2020
ArtisanalChianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Vigna Casi' Castello di Meleto is one of the best expressions of Cantina Meleto. It is a wine obtained exclusively from Sangiovese grapes from the Casi vineyard, which encapsulates all its characteristics. It is an elegant, sinuous, and fascinating Gran Selezione where the variety of aromas blends with the balance and persistence of the scents. The combination of Slavonian oak barrels, French oak, and tonneaux makes this Chianti intense, round, and velvety, with thick but not aggressive tannins.
The Gran Selezione ‘Vigna Casi’ from Castello di Meleto is a Chianti Classico that has much to say, an authentic poetry in a bottle coming directly from the hills of Casi. It is a wine that represents the very essence of this territory, a love story between man and nature that is reflected in every sip. The Sangiovese grapes of this Chianti come exclusively from the Casi vineyard, capturing all the nuances of this magical place. The elegant and refined label of this wine tells its story, inviting you to discover a world of emotions and traditions.
In these vineyards, respect for the land and for artisanal work come together to give life to the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Castello di Meleto. Here, the Sangiovese grapes are hand-picked with extreme care and attention, selecting only the best bunches. From the early stages of winemaking, with crushing and destemming and the selection of grapes, to aging in barrels, every step of the production process is guided by the pursuit of maximum authenticity. Part of the mass rests for 27 months in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels, part in French oak barrels of 50 hl and a last small part in tonneaux. The choice of wood is dictated by the type of grape, which varies according to the different plots of the Casi vineyard, in order to obtain a wine of the highest quality.
With its intense ruby red color and garnet reflections with aging, the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Vigna Casi' invites you on a unique sensory journey. The enveloping aromas of violet, cherry, and berries, accompanied by pleasant spicy notes, will captivate you at the first sip. On the palate, the round and velvety structure, supported by thick but not aggressive tannins, will provide a sensation of great elegance and persistence. Perfect when paired with first courses based on meat ragù and game, this wine is also suitable to be accompanied by aged cheeses typical of Tuscan gastronomic tradition.