This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Chianti sub-region. The Melini family constructed their first winery in 1705 in Pontassieve, a village on the outskirts of Florence. Their wine was consumed locally until 1860, when Laborel Melini collaborated in developing the straw-covered glass flask (fiasco), which made it possible for wine to travel safely overseas.. Wine Type: Dry Red Grape Type: 80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 7% Malvasia, 3% Trebbiano. Country: Italy Region: Tuscany . Bright, ruby-red. The bouquet is intense, fragrant with elegant scents of iris and raspberries and spices. The taste is dry, full and harmonious with an elegant aftertaste of toasted almonds and fruit.. Food Match: pork, pizza, pasta in meat sauce, chicken, Antipasto. SANGIOVESE Wine