{"product_id":"castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico-riserva-2021","title":"Castello di Meleto Chianti Classico Riserva 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastello di Meleto is a complex and fascinating reality where history, wine, and tourism intertwine. Located in Gaiole in Chianti, 30 km from Siena and 60 km from Florence, in the heart of Chianti Classico, one of the most well-known Italian wine areas in the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe history of Castello di Meleto is quite unique, and it has passed through different eras over the centuries. Its connection with wine began in the 11th century with the Benedictine monks, but it was in 1256 that the first written mention of its name appeared. Since then, the external appearance of the castle has remained almost unchanged: at first sight, the fortress appears perfectly intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mission of Viticola Toscana was to move away from a more industrialized agricultural approach of the 1960s and rediscover the ancient roots of wine production. Viticola Toscana is the realization of a dream shared by many individuals who, pooling their resources and savings, accomplished something extraordinary. That is why, more than anywhere else, the highest value at Castello di Meleto is attributed to people.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chianti Classico Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis the result of the selection of the best hand-picked grapes, from the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 sub-zones of Casi, Meleto, Poggiarso, Moci and San Pietro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a combination that best holds together the real\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoul of Meleto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the variety of its terroir and its microclimates and the magnificent complexity of the most iconic wine in the area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e92 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eVinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003ePowerful and strapping, the 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva is super-expressive right out of the gate. Iron, orange peel, licorice, chalk and white pepper bring out the wilder side of Sangiovese. I would give this a year or two in bottle, as the tannins are a bit imposing at this stage. There's certainly plenty to look forward to. Savory accents linger on the close. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mexcor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52391806730525,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/meletochiantireserva.jpg?v=1784920294","url":"https:\/\/killervino.com\/products\/castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico-riserva-2021","provider":"Killer Vino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}