Castello di Meleto
Borgaio Rosso 2018
Italy, Chianti Classico
Sangiovese, Merlot
Description
Deep ruby red, with notes of red berry fruits and hints of violet. Pleasantly fresh and round with soft tannins. Good persistence on the finish.
Awards
91 pts James Suckling
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
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Vinification
Grapes are handpicked and placed in crates in order to reduce breakage; destemming and light pressing follows. Spontaneous fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 25°C for 15 - 20 days before racking in cement tanks where wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Vineyard
Fonti and Meleto (Sangiovese), San Piero (Merlot)
Maturation
Stainless steel and cement. Merlot is aged in barrique of second or third passage for 6 months.
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