One of the highest municipalities within the denomination, Castello di Meleto had been the guardian of the territory since 1256.

The Massellone river, once called Clante, from whose name the word Chianti apparently derives, is crossing these lands. In its almost thousand years of history, winemaking has always come with Castello di Meleto, and today the objective is to express the "talent" of this location as its best.

A heritage of over 1000 hectares to preserve and develop. At Castello di Meleto, environmental sustainability has long been a priority.  We apply the principles of reasoned and ecosystem-friendly production.

For us, this commitment extends in various directions beyond organic viticulture, which we obtained certification for (in the 2021 harvest). Nowadays with more than 130 hectares of direct ownership entirely vinified every year, We are the largest organic estate in Chianti Classico.

130 times 1 hectare: more than focusing on size in viticulture, the emphasis is on identity. The grapes, exclusively handpicked, are kept separate by plot, to the extent that up to 100 different wines are produced. The maximum possible vineyard selections are being increased, resulting in over 70 parcel-based microvinifications and micro-areas, with fermentations in steel tanks, cement vats, and pen tonneaux, along with some small-scale experiments involving extended macerations on the stems.