Stories from the castle of Castello di Meleto in Chianti

The Woods, New Allies of Vineyards

Castle of Meleto has always believed in biodiversity and with the conference "Wine and the Forest - Trees that benefit vineyards" addresses a highly relevant topic, posing a question: how can the forest positively influence the vineyard by creating a perfect ecosystem?

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A New Light Illuminates Parabuio

Parabuio is a vineyard discovered amidst dense forests that now hosts the only international grape variety of Castello di Meleto's crus..

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The Tavern of Meleto: The Place of ‘Goodness

Located in the old furnace that, in the past, was used to bake the bricks used to build many of the farmhouses in Gaiole, the Osteria Meleto offers a warm welcome, thanks to the guidance of Jonathan Rampi and Lara Valentini.

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One, No One, Thousand Flowers

The Bee Park of Castello di Meleto is a perfect microcosm: 3.2 million bees divided into 90 families have permanent residence surrounded by lush nature and collect wildflowers, fully respecting biodiversity.

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The Cru Peroject

The Cru Project aims to select the most suitable terrains, divided into five different zones based on climate, slopes, exposure, soil composition, and altitude.

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From the Past to the Future, a Story of a Territory

The connection of Castello di Meleto with wine dates back to the 11th century with the Benedictine monks, but the first written mention of its name dates back to 1256.

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My Home Is My Castle

The rooms inside Castello di Meleto evoke romantic atmospheres, somewhere between dream and fairy tale.

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