2010 Melini Borghi d'Elsa Chianti 1.5L

With the holidays just around the corner we’ve got a special offer on a Magnum bottle of one of the best values in the store right now. We’re talking about the 2010 Melini Borghi d’Elsa Chianti.  A real bargain! It’s a Chianti that is traditionally styled with nice red fruits and good structure. A lot of wine for its miniscule price tag of 13.99 for a magnum bottle! That’s twice the size of a regular bottle. We’re throwing in a $1 per bottle shipping offer to make it just $89.94 for the case of six magnums!

It's made from a traditional blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Malvasia and 2% Trebbiano and is sourced from hillside vineyards along the Elsa River near San Gimignano.

The Wine Spectator recently awarded the 2010 Melini Borghi d’Elsa Chianti with 89 points and a Best Value.  You cannot go wrong with this one.  Buy it by the case!  Just $13.99 per bottle with $1 per bottle shipping on a Case of six!

Winemaker's Notes:

This blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Malvasia and 2% Trebbiano is named for the ancient, picturesque villages that line the Elsa River: Monte Reggiani, Colle, San Gimignano and Certaldo. Also along the Elsa are the selected vineyards that produce the grapes. The vineyards line the river on well-exposed hillsides at 350-400 meters elevation, with a blend of alberese, marl and limestone soils. The wine shows intense, fragrant and elegant aromas of blackberries and raspberries, with violet and Florentine iris notes. On the palate, the spicy flavors are full, harmonious and slightly rustic, with notes of toasted almonds and wild berries.

The wine has intense, fragrant and elegant aromas of blackberries and raspberries, with violet and Florentine iris notes. On the palate, the taste is dry, full, harmonious and slightly tannic, with an elegant aftertaste of toasted almond and fruits of the forest.

Reviews

Wine Spectator 89 Points Best Value