Melini

Riserva Chianti Sangiovese

8.6216 ratings
8.34 pro ratings
Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.6

Simple, solid. Dusty cherry, a tad too bitter

Simple, solid. Dusty cherry, a tad too bitter

Feb 1st, 2019
Shawn Thompson

Fresh cherry, raspberry and red fruit, very young, from an Italian winery that’s been making Chianti since the 1700s. This particualr vintage was a basic, easy drinker that will be much better in 5 years. Scarlet red colour, light, dusty nose. Decanted for an hour before drinking.

Fresh cherry, raspberry and red fruit, very young, from an Italian winery that’s been making Chianti since the 1700s. This particualr vintage was a basic, easy drinker that will be much better in 5 years. Scarlet red colour, light, dusty nose. Decanted for an hour before drinking.

1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2019
Brent Earls

Quite good and light.

Quite good and light.

1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2018
Scott Rowe

Undoubtably an amazing #pizzawine

Undoubtably an amazing #pizzawine

1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2017
Louie Christensen

The oak and cherries really come together nicely on this one. Not very complex, but man it's good.

The oak and cherries really come together nicely on this one. Not very complex, but man it's good.

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2015
Kevin Ortzman

A little too tart and dry

A little too tart and dry

Oct 8th, 2016
Wilson Lee

Well balanced medium bodied red. Having it at home in England with home made anchovy pizza! Great pairing.

Well balanced medium bodied red. Having it at home in England with home made anchovy pizza! Great pairing.

Mar 22nd, 2025
Peter Coulthard

Possibly could have done with a bit of aerating. Decent enough - slightly oaky edge to it that needed air, flavours of cherry through it. Smooth enough.

Possibly could have done with a bit of aerating. Decent enough - slightly oaky edge to it that needed air, flavours of cherry through it. Smooth enough.

Aug 19th, 2024
Ray Vanderhoff

Interesting bottle shape. Bright ruby color. Aromas of red raspberry, strawberry and sour cranberry fruit with slight touches of violets and menthol. More cooked berry fruit on the palate with hints of tobacco and pepper spice. Very earthy (but a bit short) finish. Vibrant acidity which is somewhat sharp. Thanks for opening this one, Chris B!

Interesting bottle shape. Bright ruby color. Aromas of red raspberry, strawberry and sour cranberry fruit with slight touches of violets and menthol. More cooked berry fruit on the palate with hints of tobacco and pepper spice. Very earthy (but a bit short) finish. Vibrant acidity which is somewhat sharp. Thanks for opening this one, Chris B!

Jun 7th, 2024
Garth Bardsley

Simple, smooth

Simple, smooth

Feb 24th, 2024