The Neo Classics

This Chianti Classico is the soul of Meleto as the Sangiovese is a true embodiment of the territory from which it comes. It is a traditional Chianti Classico, where the use of only large wood barrels in ageing allows the varietal to express itself at its best.

Chianti Classico Riserva is the result of the selection of the best hand-picked grapes, from the 5 sub-zones of Casi, Meleto, Poggiarso, Moci and San Pietro. The result is a combination that best holds together the real soul of Meleto, the variety of its terroir and its microclimates and the magnificent complexity of the most iconic wine in the area: the Sangiovese.

Intense red color. The nose is powerful and rich, with spicy and sweet notes, aromas of ripe red fruit and lavender. In the mouth it is structured, supported by a lively but velvety tannin, great persistence and balance. Aging takes place in large barrels of 50 hl and 30 hl, for 27 months. The minimum aging is 6 months in bottle.

The Chianti tradition of our Vinsanto begins with a special method of harvesting the grapes. This technique allows us to hang the bunches vertically within our stunning vinsantaia, thus beginning the natural drying process. Trebbiano is used in addition to a small selection of Sangiovese and Malvasia. After the drying, vinification takes place in partially filled caratelli and is followed by a very long aging period before the golden nectar is ready to be tasted.

Our classic method sparkling wine, made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes, is a different interpretation of this variety that is normally appreciated as the primary base for important red wines. It is a surprising sparkling wine that combines the notes of peach and bread crust, typical of the best classic methods, with an elegant perlage that is the result of at least three years' contact with the yeasts and a pleasant acidity typical of Sangiovese.