Winery Castello di MeletoVin Santo del Chianti Classico
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Meleto in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The Vin Santo del Chianti Classico of Winery Castello di Meleto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of autumn leaves, crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or sauté of doe stroganoff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Meleto's Vin Santo del Chianti Classico.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico from Winery Castello di Meleto are 2007, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2009.
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 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Historic Tuscan DOC of the Chianti Classico (passito technique, grapes dried in loft for several months): signature Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano Toscano as white kings (>=60%) — amber golden robe, rich intense nose of honey, roasted almond, vanilla, dried fruits (walnut, hazelnut), enveloping harmonious palate, sugar balanced by vibrant acidity, long finish. Slow fermentation in caratelli (small barrels), 3 years ageing including 24 months in caratelli.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
