Poderi Melini
Poderi Melini San Lorenzo Chianti DOCG 2023
About
Podere San Lorenzo is located on the historical border between Chianti and Chianti Classico, at 330 m a.s.l. inside a majestic natural reserve of cypresses. The soil is composed of yellow-ochre sands of Pliocene origin, commonly called ‘tufo senese’
(Sienese tuff) in the area, it is rich in fossils, evidence of an ancient sea. This particular marine origin gives minerality and sapidity to the wines. The Sangiovese grown on these lands makes our Chianti Superiore San Lorenzo a wine with a pleasant and fruity character.
Terroir
The vineyards that produce Poderi Melini Chianti San Lorenzo sit on the grounds of Melini’s primary cellars, an area traditionally acclaimed for their fortunate combinations of soil, aspect and climate. The complete property is over 400 acres, of which 150 are vineyards. The vineyards sit on the hillsides surrounding the property with elevations reaching 1,000 feet. Soils vary across the property with a combination of Galestro (a loose, marl-like schist soil), albarese (weathered sandstone from sedimentary, compact limestone rocks), and clay.
Vinification
Harvest begins in early October as the Sangiovese grapes achieve optimum ripeness. Following the crush, there are 3-4 days of cold pre-fermentation maceration at a controlled temperature (79-82.5 degrees F) with frequent remontage (pumping over). The aging process is short, (4 to 5 months) and occurs in new and old and a small part in barriques.