About this wine
Grapes
The 2008 blend is based mainly on Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello), with a small proportion of other red varieties.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested in September. Fermentation lasts 15 days at a controlled temperature of approximately 25 °C, with frequent mixing of the must.
Ageing
The wine matures for one year in French oak barrels.
Label / history
Melini was founded in 1705 in Pontassieve, on the outskirts of Florence. Its wines were sold only in Italy until the mid-19th century. In 1865, Alfredo Laborel Melini devised a woven straw bottle covering that enabled the wines to be transported safely abroad. In 1877, the Florence Chamber of Commerce awarded Melini a diploma and Gold Medal for developing and strengthening international markets for Tuscan wines.
In the early 20th century, Melini expanded its estate by acquiring approximately 200 hectares of vineyards in the Chianti Classico area and built a new winery in Gaggiano di Poggibonsi, where it remains. Melini is part of the Italian Wine Group.
