Poderi Melini
Poderi Melini Bonorli Toscana IGT Rosso 2022
About
Bonorli is a true example of a ‘Super Tuscan’ of Bordeaux variety, broad and intense on the nose, vibrant and sapid on the palate.
This red Toscana IGT embodies the freshness of the fruit and the elegance of the terroir.
Terroir
Pietraforte emerges between the rows of Bonorli, a sandstone consisting mainly of sand that gives rise to loose, very stony soils that drain well. It is the least common soil in Chianti Classico.
Vinification
The grapes, which are only destemmed to leave them intact, are vinified in small truncated cone vats. Once the alcoholic fermentation has finished, maceration is prolonged for several more days on the skins to enhance the structure and roundness.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red. On the nose, Bonorli has a complex bouquet: notes of ripe fruit such as cherries, pomegranate and blackberries accompany balsamic fragrances. The bouquet is completed by the aromas of roasted coffee and unsweetened cocoa powder. On the palate, it is vibrant, harmonious and well-balanced. A true “Super Tuscan” example that captures the freshness of fruit and the elegance of the terroir.
Food Pairing
Cured meats, tasty meat dishes, medium cheeses.
Sub-Region
Chianti
Winemaker
Alessandro Zanette
Barrel Wood Type
New, second-passage barriques.
Soil
Pietraforte
Aging Potential
6 years in bottle, laid down in a dark cellar.
Planting System
Guyot and spurred cordon.
Sizes Available
750 ML