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Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl

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Product Description

  • Melini Chianti Governo Docg 75Cl
  • 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.
  • Wine of Italy
  • Pack size: 75CL

Information

Allergy Information

  • Contains Sulphites

Tasting Notes

  • The result is a rich, smooth, full bodied wine with flavours of juicy black fruits, a hint of savoury spices and a long finish

Region of Origin

Tuscany

Wine Colour

Red

ABV

14% vol

Producer

Gruppo Italiano Vini S.p.A

Type of Closure

Natural Cork

Wine Maker

Alessandro Zanette

Country

Italy

Alcohol Type

Wine

Grape Variety

Sangiovese, RedGrapeBlend

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

  • It 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 times of the Etruscans, but only in the 19th century it obtained the Denomination of Controlled Origin-DOC, in 1967 the Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin-DOCG was introduced.

Storage Type

Ambient

Storage Instructions

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

Produce of

Product of Italy

Preparation and Usage

  • Pairs perfectly with cured meats, strong cheeses and grilled red meats. Serve at 18-20ºC.

Name and address

  • G.I.V. S.p.A.,
  • Bardolino,
  • Italia.

Return to

  • G.I.V. S.p.A.,
  • Bardolino,
  • Italia.
  • www.melinichianti.com

Net Contents

750ml ℮

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13 Reviews

Average of 4.6 stars

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wash my dinner down

5 stars

wash my dinner down

It is difficult to remove the cork.

3 stars

This is an excellent wine and I would rate it higher but the cork is really difficult to extract. If you are not careful the cork will break up fall into the wine.

I love this wine ❤

5 stars

Hmmmm very smooth, full bodied and tasty.

Smooth and full bodied

5 stars

Really enjoying this, wish I had bought many more when they were on offer. Very smooth and full bodied, would highly recommend. Like it so much will treat myself to a full priced bottle or two.

Excellent wine

5 stars

Excellent wine

An excellent Chianti smooth and fruity.

5 stars

An excellent Chianti smooth and fruity.

great wine , superb with red meats, fan

5 stars

great wine , superb with red meats, fantastic.

Made a mistake buying this Chianti, thought it go

2 stars

Made a mistake buying this Chianti, thought it go well with pasta type dishes. It didn’t !! Probably better with strong meat dishes . or chicken cacciaitorie

This is an excellent Chianti

5 stars

Wow, this is a really nice Chianti. Fruity and with vanilla notes it has a deliciously long finish and is very easy to drink, be careful though it's 14%. Treat yourself today you won't regret it.

Gorgeous!

5 stars

I usually find Chianti a bit dusty tasting with too much tannin for me. But this is so so lovely! Very smooth with hints of fruity vanilla. Full, bold and a smooth. One of he best red wines I’ve tasted

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