Winery Castello di MeletoGiacomo Gran Selezione

Red wine of Chianti Classico of Toscane of Italy

3.8

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Giacomo Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Giacomo Gran Selezione from the Winery Castello di Meleto

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Giacomo Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto in the region of Toscane is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Giacomo Gran Selezione

Pairings that work perfectly with Giacomo Gran Selezione

Original food and wine pairings with Giacomo Gran Selezione

Lamb

Cured meat

The Giacomo Gran Selezione of Winery Castello di Meleto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or potjevlesch (northern france).

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Meleto's Giacomo Gran Selezione.

Winery

Winery Castello di Meleto

Grape varieties

Sangiovese , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Giacomo Gran Selezione - 2014

In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines

Average rating: 3.7

The best vintages of Giacomo Gran Selezione from Winery Castello di Meleto are 2014

Informations about the Winery Castello di Meleto

The winery offers 46 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane

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The Winery Castello di Meleto is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 55000 of of Italy wines

In the top 2500 of of Chianti Classico wines

In the top 200000 of red wines

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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 Toscane

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.

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