Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Meleto 2013 - 37.5cl

The Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Meleto is a sweet Tuscan wine from an ancient tradition, produced with Trebbiano, Sangiovese, and Malvasia grapes from the vineyards of Meleto and S. Piero, located at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level. The vines, planted between 1972 and 1974, are cultivated with a density of 3,500 plants per hectare following the Guyot training system, ultimately creating a product capable of delivering unique emotions with every tasting.

The harvest of the grapes that will make up the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Meleto is done manually, with a careful selection of the grapes directly on the vine. Subsequently, the bunches are left to dry naturally in well-ventilated rooms, preserving the organoleptic characteristics of the grapes. The winemaking takes place in acacia and cherry wood barrels, sealed and stored in environments characterized by marked seasonal temperature fluctuations. Here, the wine ferments and ages for a period of 4-5 years, with the barrels filled only to 70%. This long aging process gives the wine a unique character.this Vin Santo its peculiar tasting and aromatic notes. 

At the time of tasting, the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Castello di Meleto presents itself with an amber yellow color and releases intense aromas of dried fruit, honeyed notes, hints of apricot and vanilla, and spicy undertones. On the palate, it stands out for its fullness, velvety texture, and great structure, with a persistent finish and a well-balanced acidity. It is a sweet wine ideal for accompanying traditional Tuscan desserts like cantucci, thanks to its enveloping sweetness and aromatic complexity. But not only that, it is also suitable to be paired with a platter of aged and blue cheeses, where its roundness and structure can skillfully balance the intense flavors of the cheeses.