Producer
Melini
Melini (Fattorie Melini) is a historic Tuscan wine estate based in Gaggiano (Poggibonsi, Siena), best known for its Chianti Classico wines; it also markets a grappa under the Melini brand.
- Poggibonsi · Tuscany · Italy
- Since 1705
- 25 products
The story
Fattorie Melini has deep roots in Tuscan winemaking: public sources indicate documented origins from 1705. Over the centuries the company has developed a strong identity tied to the Chianti Classico vineyards (including the La Selvanella cru) and today is part of the network of businesses associated with Gruppo Italiano Vini.
Production philosophy
The production approach focuses on enhancing the territory and the vineyard as the primary source of quality, with attention to grape selection and the identity of individual plots; commercial offerings also include distilled products derived from vinacce.
Territory
Hills of the Chianti Classico; company headquarters in Gaggiano, Municipality of Poggibonsi (Province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy.
Production method
For the production of grappa the use of vinacce (grape pomace) is reported; further specific technical details on distillation are not available from the official sources consulted.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Poggibonsi
- Categories
- grappa
- acquaviti
- Chianti Classico wines
- Tuscan producer
- Raw materials
- vinacce (grape pomace)
- Representative products
- Grappa Acquavite I Sassi Melini 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Tuscan wine estate based in Gaggiano (Poggibonsi, Siena).
- Documented origins dating back to 1705.
- Part of the group of companies associated with Gruppo Italiano Vini.
- Presence on the market of a grappa marketed under the Melini brand (e.g. "I Sassi").