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2019 Melini La Selvanella Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy
$34.99
Widley considfred Fattorie Melini’s top wine. The La Selvanella vineyard consists of 123 acres within the commune of Radda. Planted all to Sangiovese Grosso, the vineyard is Guyot and cordon speronato-trained and sits at 1,300 feet above sea level with southwestern exposition. The terroir is a mixture of soils dominated by alberese, weathered sandstone.
VHarvest takes place in early-to-mid October with only the healthiest bunches being picked. The must is traditionally vinified with a long, cool maceration over a period of 20 days with frequent pumping over the must to extract more color, aromas, and body. Fermentation takes place at no more than 81ºF and is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine refines in French oak cask for 30 months and then rests in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months before its release.
VHarvest takes place in early-to-mid October with only the healthiest bunches being picked. The must is traditionally vinified with a long, cool maceration over a period of 20 days with frequent pumping over the must to extract more color, aromas, and body. Fermentation takes place at no more than 81ºF and is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine refines in French oak cask for 30 months and then rests in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months before its release.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Chianti Classico
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Melini
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Sangiovese
- Food Pairings Red Sauce, Gamey Meats, Steak!, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Big Power, Flexes w/ Food