Castello di Meleto – Vinsanto del Chianti Classico D.O.C. – Avvenice

Varietals: 90% Trebbiano, 5% Sangiovese and 5% Malvasia

Vineyard: Meleto and S.Piero, located at 400 meters above sea level

Year vineyard planted: between 1972 and 1974

Vines per hectare: 3.500 /5.000

Yield per hectare: 6 tons (trebbiano and Malvasia) and 5 tons (sangiovese)

Training method: Guyot

Grape harvest and withering: Harvesting and selection of grapes by hand. Natural withering of the grapes is done in well-ventilated rooms.

Vinification: The fermentation and aging take place in mixed wood casks, sealed and kept in rooms with varying seasonal temperatures. “Caratelli” are filled up 70%.

Aging: 4-5 years in wood casks

Tasting notes: Amber with typical hints of dried fruits, honey, apricot, notes of vanilla and spices. Full and velvety, great structure and roundness. Long and persistent finish with a hint of well-balanced acidity.