M�rke: Melini

GRANAIO
Chianti Classico DOCG

Grapes: 90% sangiovese grosso and 10% complementary varietes.

Vineyards: selected parcels on the splendid hills of Castellina, in the Sienese part of the classic zone, at 300-400 metres altitude; the vines are trained by the spalliera system (Guyot and cordone speronato) on well exposed ground of a very varied nature (alberese, marl, clay, Pliocene conglomerates, alluvial materials…) and with restricted yields per hectare.

Vinification and ageing: the grapes, picked by hand after the first week of October, are vinified by the red wine method, with 15 days maceration and frequent remontages. Following the temperature-controlled
fermentation (25°C), the ageing for a year in French oak casks contributes balance and softness.

Wine: has a bright, ruby red colour; an intense and complex perfume, with strong, fruity notes (fruits of the forest, ripe grapes) and elegant touches of vanilla, irises and violets; a dry, well-defined and pleasing flavour, soft but well-structured, with a clean aftertaste of preserves and almonds.

…in locality of Granaio, in Chianti Classico, there are a picturesque village and a magnificent wood of cypresses.

Optimum keeping: 6-8 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

Food matches: roast meats, game and cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18-20°C.