Malvasia Nera 'Camboi' Castello di Meleto 2019

The Malvasia Nera 'Camboi' from Castello di Meleto represents a gem in the national wine scene, a unique wine born in the Meleto area, a place steeped in history and winemaking tradition. 'Camboi', acronym for Campo dei Buoi, was originally, in the Middle Ages, a territory dedicated to cattle farming which was converted to vineyards in the 1970s, predominantly featuring the Malvasia Nera del Chianti grape variety. This particular choice gave rise to a rare wine that is unusually vinified in purity, offering a product with distinctive personality.

The Malvasia Nera 'Camboi' from the Castello di Meleto winery faithfully reflects the original territory, characterized by clay and galestro soils, which give the wine structure and complexity. The grapes come from the San Piero vineyards, where they are harvested and then subjected to destemming and soft pressing. Fermentation occurs spontaneously in steel tanks, followed by aging for about a year in third and fourth passage barriques. During this period, non-invasive winemaking operations are carried out to ensure the maximum expression of the terroir and grape variety.

'Camboi' Malvasia Nera from Castello di Meleto presents itself in the glass with an intense ruby red color, enriched by violet reflections, anticipating an enveloping sensory experience. On the nose, notes of small red fruits capture attention, accompanied by delicate floral nuances. The palate is delighted by a full and intense sip, supported by mature and velvety tannins, perfectly integrated. This organoleptic complexity makes it an ideal companion for traditional Tuscan meat-based dishes, as well as medium-aged cheeses. Furthermore, its balanced structure allows for good longevity, with the possibility of further cellaring for over five years, further enhancing its typical characteristics.