Rating 91
Style Red
Blend
Vintage 2015
Appellation
Tuscany
Italy
ABV 13.5%
Price $18.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-02-14

Perfect For

Impressing On A Budget, Sipping Without Food, Starting The Night

Drink If You Like

Merlot, Pinot Noir , Sangiovese

Fatttorie Melini "Terrarossa" Chianti Classico DOCG 2015 Review

Merlot is such a great blending grape, and here we can see how nicely it plays with Sangiovese. Ripe raspberry fruit, and quiet vanilla in the background, with a note of forest floor, shows the Merlot mellowing those cherry notes. The Merlot also adds to the acidity, making the wine almost pillowy on the palate. The classic tang of Sangiovese is taken down a half notch, exposing chewy tannins and a broad mouthfeel. These grapes definitely get along together and are in good hands at Fattorie Melini. And for under $20 #fuhgetaboutit

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Fatttorie Melini "Terrarossa" Chianti Classico DOCG 2015
Merlot is such a great blending grape, and here we can see how nicely it plays with Sangiovese. Ripe raspberry fruit, and quiet vanilla in the background, with a note of forest floor, shows the Merlot mellowing those cherry notes. The Merlot also adds to the acidity, making the wine almost pillowy on the palate. The classic tang of Sangiovese is taken down a half notch, exposing chewy tannins and a broad mouthfeel. These grapes definitely get along together and are in good hands at Fattorie Melini. And for under $20 #fuhgetaboutit

Reviewed On: 02-14-2019
91
POINTS
Fatttorie Melini "Terrarossa" Chianti Classico DOCG 2015
Merlot is such a great blending grape, and here we can see how nicely it plays with Sangiovese. Ripe raspberry fruit, and quiet vanilla in the background, with a note of forest floor, shows the Merlot mellowing those cherry notes. The Merlot also adds to the acidity, making the wine almost pillowy on the palate. The classic tang of Sangiovese is taken down a half notch, exposing chewy tannins and a broad mouthfeel. These grapes definitely get along together and are in good hands at Fattorie Melini. And for under $20 #fuhgetaboutit

Reviewed On: 02-14-2019