Meletti Cavallari

Bolgheri White Blend

Podere Grattamacco Meletti Cavallari is a delightful white blend hailing from the prestigious Bolgheri region of Italy. This artisan wine showcases a seamless balance of body, presenting a medium texture that cradles the palate beautifully. Its acidity is vibrant, offering a bright and refreshing experience with every sip. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring lush notes of stone fruit and citrus that captivate the senses. Additionally, the wine remains bone dry, making it an exceptional choice for a variety of culinary pairings. The overall harmony of elements in this exquisite white blend makes it a true gem from the renowned Bolgheri winegrowing area.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Bolgheri

The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.

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