Melini

Chianti producer rooted in Sangiovese, Vin Santo, and regional tradition.

Melini produces wines from Chianti, the heart of Tuscany's Sangiovese country. The winery's core expression, Chianti Classico, centers on the region's signature grape—lean, structured, and mineral-driven. Melini's Lilium Governo blends Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, a composition that reflects the broader Tuscan palette. The flagship Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice, made from Trebbiano, Malvasia, Canaiolo Blanco, and Sangiovese, represents the region's fortified tradition: oxidative aging in small barrels yields a wine of concentrated stone fruit, nuts, and caramel depth. Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Advocate have all rated Melini's portfolio, with the Vin Santo and Chianti Classico receiving particular recognition. The winery operates within Chianti's established framework of terroir-driven production, where volcanic soils and continental climate shape wines of clarity and aging potential.