Frederick Wildman & Sons Ltd.
Poderi Melini Chianti Superiore San Lorenzo 2022 750ml
Poderi Melini Chianti Superiore San Lorenzo 2022 750ml
ITALY : TUSCANY : CHIANTI
CONVENTIONAL : Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
MED-BODIED, RASPBERRY, BLACKBERRY, VIOLET, ALMOND, OAK
Podere San Lorenzo sits at the historic boundary between Chianti and Chianti Classico, enclosed by the Cipressete Wood — a ten-century-old cypress grove now protected as a Nature Reserve. Elevation reaches 1,800 feet; galestro and albarese soils keep yields concentrated even in warm years.
Winemaker Alessandro Zanette ferments in gravity-fed, multi-stage vessels that guide the must through progressive maceration without pumping — a choice that preserves aromatic freshness. The 2022 vintage, the hottest on record in Tuscany, concentrated the fruit; this drinks with more richness and forward appeal than typical for the appellation. 89 pts Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts Wine Review Online.
PAIRINGS :
| Bistecca alla Fiorentina | the classic match — Sangiovese's acidity cuts the fat |
| Lasagne al Forno | acidity cuts the béchamel; red fruit ties to the meat ragu |
| Mushroom risotto | the wine's earthy, forest-berry notes echo porcini umami |
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