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Del Chianti Classico DOC Occhio di Pernice - 375ml - Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice - Boxed - Melini 2012

Name: Del Chianti Classico DOC Occhio di Pernice - 375ml - Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice - Boxed - Melini
Brand: Melini
SKU: GIV-62579
Price: 24.97 EUR
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Format: 375 ml

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Technical information

Producer	Melini
Name	Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC Occhio di Pernice
Variety	Sangiovese
Vintage	2012
Gradation	16.5%
Format	375 ml
Aromatic profile	Notes of almond, honey, dried fruit
Vinification method	Grape drying, slow fermentation in barrels
Region	Tuscany
Production area	Chianti Classico
Country	Italy
Type	Sweet passito wine
Aging	Minimum 3 years
Type of cask	Large wooden barrels
Color	Intense coppery
Serving temperature	12-14°C
Recommended consumption	After meal
Pairing	Dry sweets, cantucci, aged cheeses

Description

The Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice by Melini is born in the heart of Chianti Classico, a renowned area for the production of traditional sweet wines with great character. This precious nectar is obtained mainly from dried Sangiovese grapes, following an ancient method that enhances the sweetness of the berries and concentrates their aromas and flavors. The name “Occhio di Pernice” refers to the amber-pink color typical of this rarer and more precious version of Vin Santo.

The long aging in wooden barrels gives this Vin Santo a velvety and authentically enveloping structure, with notes of dried fruit, honey, sweet spices, and a slight almond nuance. The olfactory complexity elegantly pairs with a soft balance on the palate.

Perfect as a meditation wine or to accompany traditional Tuscan desserts, aged cheeses, or small chocolate delights, it represents a precious expression of the Chianti area and its expert winemaking tradition.

The winery

Melini – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Melini.

Historic Tuscan winery based in Gaggiano (municipality of Poggibonsi, SI), known for its Chianti Classico and for the cru La Selvanella. (https://www.gruppoitalianovini.it/brand/melini)

Region: Toscana

Country: Italia

Founded: 1705

Grapes: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Established in 1705. Historic cru: La Selvanella. Headquarters and winery in Gaggiano, in the municipality of Poggibonsi. Part of Gruppo Italiano Vini. Vineyards planted predominantly with Sangiovese, with the remaining area planted to Cabernet and Merlot.

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Winery history

The Melini family's roots in winemaking date back to the 18th century; the winery is recorded in historical sources as active since 1705. Over the course of the 20th century ownership passed through several hands before becoming part of Gruppo Italiano Vini, which still oversees its brand and production.

Production philosophy

The winery combines Chianti tradition with modern winemaking techniques, focusing on vineyard selection and the expression of Sangiovese, either as a single-varietal or in blends with international grape varieties, to produce terroir-driven, ready-to-drink wines.

Terroir and vineyards

The facilities are located in the hills of the Chianti Classico around Gaggiano. Among the estates and vineyards cited in the sources are La Selvanella, Granaio and Terrarossa; the vineyards are situated on hillsides, with exposures and elevations typical of the Chianti Classico area.