Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Magnum 2021

Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Magnum 2021

Castello di Meleto, 1,50 l - 13.50%
100% Sangiovese

€ 23.41
Price ex VAT
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Tuscany - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Magnum 2021

Colour

Deep ruby red.

Bouquet

Strong notes of cherry, typical of the vine, with floral and vanilla accents.

Flavour

Velvety on the palate that becomes enveloping, with thick and round tannins, pleasantly alcoholic. Good structure and excellent balance with a long and ample finish.

Pairing

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Magnum 2021
Type Red organic still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico
Year 2021
Size 1,50 l Magnum
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Village of Meleto, Town of Gaiole in Chianti (Siena).
Climate Altitude: 420 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Mainly clayey rich in iron, sulfur and quartz.
Cultivation system Spurred cordon, Guyot and head-training.
No. plants per hectare 3,500-5,000.
Yield per hectare 6,000 kg/hectare.
Harvest By hand and mechanical.
Fermentation temperature 25-28 °C
Fermentation period 15-20 days.
Vinification After destemming and light crushing of the grapes, the must obtained is introduced into steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-28°C where, for a period of time varying from 15 to 20 days, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation, without the addition of exogenous yeasts and subsequent maceration on the skins, takes place. After that, malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks.
Ageing 15 months in 54 hl Slavonian oak barrels.
Allergens Contains sulphites
On offer Price Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Magnum 2021 € 23.41  ex VAT

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Vintage

xtraWine
91/100 
2021
James Suckling
91/100 
2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
James Suckling
91/100 
2017
Luca Maroni
91/99 
2017
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
James Suckling
90/100 
2016
Veronelli
 
2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2016
James Suckling
90/100 
2015
Vinous
90/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2015
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