Winery Castello di MeletoChianti Classico Gran Selezione
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of the Winery Castello di Meleto is in the top 40 of wines of Chianti Classico.
Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from the Winery Castello di Meleto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, milanese cutlets like in italy or fresh pasta.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Meleto's Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Castello di Meleto are 2010, 2011, 2016, 2009 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Castello di Meleto
The Winery Castello di Meleto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Classico
The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Stirring
In the traditional method, the operation aims to bring the deposits against the cork by the movement of the bottles placed on desks. The stirring can be manual or mechanical (using gyropalettes).
