image 1 of Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl
image 1 of Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl
Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl
Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl

4.1 (18)

£10.50

£10.50/75cl

Description

The name Governo all'Uso Toscano comes from the rediscovery of a historical, local vinification method using the wine of grapes dried in a special drying room. The result is a rich, smooth, full bodied wine with flavours of juicy black fruits, a hint of savoury spices and a long finish.
Pack size: 75CL

Allergy Information

Contains Sulphites

Alcohol Type

Wine

Grape Variety

Sangiovese, RedGrapeBlend

Wine Maker

Alessandro Zanette

Producer

Melini S.p.A.

Country

Italy

Net Contents

750ml ℮

Preparation and Usage

Serve at 18-20°C.

Type of Closure

Natural Cork

Typical Valuesper 100 ml:
Energy330 kJ / 79 kcal

Vinification Details

A meticulous monitoring of drying of selected grapes produces healthy grapes rich in sugars. In the cellar the batches of freshly drawn wine are selected to receive the dried grapes, starting a new slow fermentation process that represents the rediscovery and celebration of a local historical practice: the Tuscan Government to Use. From a monitoring of temperatures and the wise use of modern winemaking techniques, a rich, well-structured wine with a unique, captivating and appetizing character is born.

History

Melini was founded in 1705 by a wealthy merchant family from Florence. The cellar was rebuilt in the early 1970s bringing it to the forefront of modern winemaking. It is nestled into the side of a hill and constructed on four levels in order to achieve the progressive phases of vinification by gravity rather than pumping. Chianti is probably the best known Italian wine, exported since the 18th century and it remains one of Italy's most famed exports.

Regional Information

Chianti Docg is produced in the heart of Tuscany, in the area between the provinces of Arezzo, Florence, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato and Siena. These are hilly territories with large terraces and valleys crossed by rivers. This territory has been producing wine since the time of the Etruscans, but only in the 1800s, it obtained the Denomination of Controlled Origin - DOC, in 1967 the Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin - DOCG was introduced.

ABV

14% vol

Storage Type

Ambient

Storage Instructions

This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years

Manufacturer Address

Bottled by:Melini S.p.A.,In Poggibonsi,Italy.

Importer address

Tesco Stores Ltd.,Welwyn Garden City,AL7 1GA,U.K.

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Tesco Stores Ltd.,Welwyn Garden City,AL7 1GA,U.K.
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