{"id":101307,"date":"2026-02-09T13:16:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/castello-di-meleto-joins-the-register-of-historic-brands-of-national-interest\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:33:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:33:22","slug":"castello-di-meleto-joins-the-register-of-historic-brands-of-national-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/en\/castello-di-meleto-joins-the-register-of-historic-brands-of-national-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Castello di Meleto joins the Register of Historic Brands of National Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h6>IN BREVE<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Castello di Meleto joins the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest, recognized by MIMIT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This recognition certifies the production continuity and historical value of the estate for over 50 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are 38 historic brands in Tuscany, of which only 13 are in the food &amp; wine sector, making Castello di Meleto an exclusive entity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Francesco Montalbano emphasizes the importance of this recognition as a means of protecting and enhancing the estate&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The estate offers an integrated model of hospitality and wine tourism, strengthening its bond with Chianti Classico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<div class=\"align wp-block-bssb-social-share\" id=\"bssbSocialShare-1\" data-attributes=\"{&quot;socials&quot;:[{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;facebook&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-facebook-f&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#1877f2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;socialNetworks&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;linkedin&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-linkedin-in&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0a66c2&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}},{&quot;networkType&quot;:&quot;mobileMessenger&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:&quot;whatsapp&quot;,&quot;isUpIcon&quot;:false,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;class&quot;:&quot;fab fa-whatsapp&quot;,&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#25d366&quot;},&quot;upIcon&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:null,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}],&quot;align&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;theme&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#0000&quot;},&quot;size&quot;:&quot;28px&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;14px&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;margin&quot;:&quot;10px&quot;,&quot;border&quot;:{&quot;radius&quot;:&quot;50%&quot;},&quot;shadow&quot;:[],&quot;direction&quot;:&quot;row&quot;}\">\r\n\t<div class=\"bssbStyle\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<ul class=\"bssbSocialShare\">\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-0\" data-social=\"facebook\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-1\" data-social=\"linkedin\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-linkedin-in\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<li class=\"icon icon-2\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" \t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Castello di Meleto<\/strong>, a historic winery in Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), has officially joined the <strong>Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest<\/strong>, established by the <strong>Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy<\/strong> (MIMIT). This recognition is reserved for companies that have represented a heritage of production continuity, territorial identity, and historical value for the Italian economic system for at least 50 years. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1905c378\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>MIMIT RECOGNITION AND NATIONAL FIGURES<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of February 2026, there are approximately 970 brands registered in the Register throughout Italy, distributed across various Made in Italy sectors. Within this scope, wineries represent a limited share. In fact, Castello di Meleto is <strong>among the few dozen wine entities present <\/strong>in the Register of Historic Brands of National Interest.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6bb56819\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>HISTORIC BRANDS IN TUSCANY AND IN FOOD &amp; WINE<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuscany has a total of 38 recognized historic brands, confirming its position among the regions most representative of Italy&#8217;s production heritage. Within this group, <strong>only 13 companies from the Tuscan food &amp; wine sector have obtained the recognition<\/strong>. The entry of Castello di Meleto places the estate within a small core of regional entities considered strategic to Italian production history.  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/castello-di-meleto-punta-sulla-zonazione-climatica-di-dettaglio-per-i-propri-vigneti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castello di Meleto winery focuses on detailed climate zoning for its vineyards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/giornata-mondiale-delle-api-astoria-e-castello-di-meleto-alleate-delle-piccole-operaie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Bee Day: Astoria and Castello di Meleto allies of the little workers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/francesco-montalbano-nuovo-direttore-di-castello-di-meleto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Francesco Montalbano appointed as new director of Castello di Meleto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/vigna-casi-poggiarso-camboi-cru-castello-di-meleto-chianti-classico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vigna Casi, Poggiarso, and Camboi: The Crus of Castello di Meleto in Chianti Classico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.it\/armenia-del-vino-e-risorta-fotografia-dalla-periferia-del-mondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Armenia of wine has risen again: a snapshot from the world&#8217;s periphery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a2fcb0c3\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>A WORD FROM GENERAL MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This recognition is not just a symbolic milestone, but a <strong>testament to a model<\/strong> that, while preserving the estate&#8217;s history and heritage, focuses heavily on innovation and the communication of excellent products,&#8221; says <strong>Francesco Montalbano<\/strong>, General Manager of Castello di Meleto.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Joining the Special Register of Historic Brands,&#8221; he continues, &#8220;means <strong>seeing a centuries-long journey protected and valued<\/strong>, built on respect for the land, entrepreneurial vision, and the ability to innovate without losing identity. Our company is deeply rooted in Chianti Classico, and this recognition <strong>strengthens our commitment to the future<\/strong>.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1704c664\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>CASTELLO DI MELETO IN CHIANTI CLASSICO<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Castello di Meleto is one of the benchmark companies in Chianti Classico. The estate boasts one of the largest organic vineyard areas in the denomination and occupies a <strong>historically recognizable position in the heart of the Sienese hills<\/strong>. Wine production is complemented by a broader project to enhance the region, which includes hospitality, dining, and wine tourism activities.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-00cd649d\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>WINE TOURISM, LANDSCAPE, AND TERRITORIAL IDENTITY<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to its agricultural activities, Meleto develops an integrated model that includes a farm-to-table osteria, a widespread hospitality system, and <strong>a structured wine tourism offering<\/strong>. The castle is also crossed by the route of L\u2019Eroica, the international cycling event dedicated to gravel roads, an element that strengthens the link between the site, the landscape, and <strong>the cultural identity of Chianti Classico<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Castello di Meleto, a historic winery in Gaiole in Chianti (Siena), has officially joined the Special Register of Historic Brands of National Interest, established by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT). 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