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Melini Chianti Classico Reserva 2009 Bottle
Melini Chianti Classico Reserva 2009
Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)
Tuscany, Italy
LCBO# 487819
0G
8989
$19.95
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Critic Reviews (2)
Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

This is a fine well balanced traditional Chianti Classico for a good price. Expect mild aromas of red cherry and plum...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

It's intriguing to me that an eight-year old riserva from a hot year is maintaining such freshness. I would certainly...

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Community Reviews (2)
Payam Akbari
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Payam Akbari

Classic Chianti at a great price. Leather, wood and red cherry. Dry medium bodied. Tried with flat bread, caramelized onions and goat cheese.

It's only wine but I like it
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It's only wine but I like it

Holding on remarkably well for an 8 year old CCR. Typical, if slightly muted, red/sour cherry flavours with some leathery notes and finishing with the telltale fine acidity one would expect from Chianti. A solid if unexciting CCR that worked well with a tomato-based pasta sauce. Good value on sale at $15.95, only fair value at it's regular $18.95. Tasted Dec 2017.





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