Description

Villa Saletta situated in the northwest of the Chianti region dates from the 14^th century but it’s current history starts about 20 years ago when the estate was bought in a very rundown condition by English financier Guy Hands.  Gradually the vineyard of 26 hectares mostly of old vines have been revitalized and replanted under the supervision of General manager and winemaker David Landini, his wines are macerated on their skins for approximately 2 weeks for Sangiovese and 20 days for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Once the grapes have been run off their skins, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in barriques and stainless-steel tanks. The wine is then placed in Slavonian oak casks and second passage barrels for a further 14 months aging.This attractive Chianti is made from 96% Sangiovese with 2% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and oak vats. This has lovely fruit and quite some complexity coming with age.