Melini Chianti Classico Riserva la Selvanella (2003)
| Winery: | Melini |
| Region: | Italy » Tuscany » Chianti Classico |
| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Type: | Table Wines |
one dimensional. very good marachino cherry finish though....nice silky mouthfeel. not very dry which was actually refreshing on a summer's night eating meat tortellini. reminds me a lot of a full bodied pinot noir.
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August 2012
Melini Orvieto Classico Trebbiano Toscano Procanico Verdel Umbria 2009
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May 2012
Fattorie Melini la Selvanella Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2006
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Dark ruby hue with an orange rim, and black plum, spice and dark chocolate aromas; leads to tart black-fruit and spicy oak flavors, with integrated, warm tannins and and a pleasingly long finish of acidity and sweet, wet wood. Read More
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March 2012
Melini Chianti San Lorenzo 2010
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Very nice notes of bitter almond and sage frame the core of lightly jammy red currant fruit. This is a bit soft in the mouth, quite fruity and rich in a very clean style. Its a nice enough wine but I would like to see a bit more detail. Though the acid does rise through the fruit on the palate, it never really breaks through, lending this a slig... Read More
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March 2012
Melini Sangiovese Blend Chianti Borghi d'Elsa 2010
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Seems a bit dumb on the nose, showing some bitter almond and green strawberry notes. On the palate this is not the most expressive, but boy is it well balanced and lively without being lean. Round and smooth with simple cherry and strawberry fruits, delivered with nice richness and really attractive structural balance. This is absolutely gluggab... Read More
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