Castello di Meleto Private Project – A story to tell IWCA April 2018 CASTELLO DI MELETO FULLY IMMERSED IN CHIANTI CLASSICO THE LAND
• 1000 hectares (2,470 acres) in total • 160 hectares (390 acres) of vineyards • Focus on Sangiovese for the production of Chianti Classico DOCG
Not only Sangiovese • In the '80s other varietals were planted: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon • Since the late ‘90s: process of replanting to enhance native Tuscan grapes, also introducing white varieties such as Vermentino, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo.
Good soil, perfect micro-climate and the expertise of our farm managers make grapes of exceptional purity. Location
Located in the original Chianti Classico area
Gaiole in Chianti, one of the 3 historical villages where Chianti was born
60 km south from Firenze Origin
Dating back to the 11th century, the castle belonged to the Benedictine monks of Badia a Coltibuono
The Wine from the Land where Vineyards have Historically always thrived Meleto
The name Meleto in Chianti is cited for the first time in 1256 in the Book of Estimates of the Florentine Guelfs, as property of the Ricasoli family.
It began as a military post contested by Florence and Siena – the traces of which are still visible today in the massive, 15th century fortifications and imposing, round tower – and later became a noble country home. Owned by Viticola Toscana, a joint stock company established in 1968, nowadays controlled and managed by the Schuler family.
▪ The estate stretches around the Meleto castle for about 1.000 hectares (2,470 acres) 160 hectares (390 acres) of vineyards. Production 1.000.000 btls ca. ▪ Selected clones of Sangiovese, Vermentino, Trebbiano, Malvasia Nera & Bianca, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. ▪ Perfect sunlight exposure, unique for their microclimatic conditions. ▪ Density brought up to over 5.000 plants per hectare ideal for complex, powerful yet elegant wines. Back to the ground…
▪ Mild winters and hot summers and extreme ranges between night and day give ripeness and crispy elegance to the Sangiovese grape.
▪ Stony, calcareous soils gives full and mineral character.
▪ Vineyards zonation, clonal selections, and manual labor for our top wines.
▪ Low yields production of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot ensures consistency and continuity to our wines Back to the ground… Castello di Meleto represents all the souls of Tuscany (is the synthesis and expression of all its most authentic characteristics)
▪ a prestigious winery in the heart of Chianti Classico; ▪ an estate that produces organic extra virgin olive oil; ▪ a farm that raises the Cinta Senese pig breed in estate-owned forests, to make traditional cured meats; ▪ an enoteca that sells the estate’s products and organizes wine tastings and winery visits; ▪ a castle and a medieval village, renovated according to the classic elegance of Chianti and today seat of a high class agriturismo and restaurant. ▪ Borgaio Igt Toscana Rosso 2015 James Suckling 91 pts - One of the 10 best European wine under 20$ for forbes.com ▪ Meleto Chianti Classico DOCG 2015 Wine Spectator 92 pts ▪ Vigna Casi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2013 • James Suckling 93 pts • The Wine Advocate 91 pts • Vinous 93 pts • Vinum 17/20 pts (Exceptional) ▪ Camboi Igt Toscana Rosso 2014 James Suckling 90 pts ▪ Fiore Igt Toscana Rosso 2013 James Suckling 90 pts Back to the world… Actual distribution of Castello di Meleto Wines
Total Distribution %
Rest of the world Rest of Europe Japan China Italy Nederland Germany Switzerland UK USA
0 5 10 15 20 Private Projects - ADVANTAGES
▪ Exceptional terrior ideal for the production of remarkable wines ▪ Exclusivity: Unique wines produced together with the distributor and sold through their own channels ▪ A story to tell (at least 762 years) ▪ High quality product customized to fit distributor and market needs ▪ Access to expertise in vineyard management, wine production, sales and marketing PRIVATE PROJECTS – The steps Market Requests Wine cellar plans
Listening to client needs
First samples released PRIVATE PROJECTS – The steps
Working on the final product Final packaging
Bottling and delivery
Post sales support PRIVATE PROJECTS
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93/100 Pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Villa Remo Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 80% Sangiovese 15% Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon 25.000 bottles produced PRIVATE PROJECTS
Poggio Vipere San Pietro in Avenano Igt Toscana Rosso Chianti Classico DOCG 70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot 24,000 bottles produced 160,000 bottles produced
Pieve di Spaltenna Chianti Classico DOCG San Pietro Montesenese 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot Toscana Rosso 60,000 Bottles produced Mainly Sangiovese and Merlot 16.000 litres produced PRIVATE PROJECTS
Principe Nuri Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione
Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
60,000 Bottles produced
Structured and full body. All the souls of Tuscany And finally… Grazie per l’attenzione!