AChianti DOCG Riserva – Melini
Melini · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
7,55 € 9,27 €
BChianti Superiore DOCG – Melini
Melini · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
8,61 € 10,64 €
The verdict
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Melini and Chianti DOCG Riserva – Melini neck and neck
7,7 versus 7,6: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Chianti DOCG Riserva – Melini if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,6) : Producer Melini named, traditional vinification with extended maceration and aging of at least 24 months; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,1 vs 7,8) : At €7.55, crossed-out price €9.27, this Chianti DOCG Riserva remains well positioned for a bottle of this level.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,6). Food pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), profile of cherry, spices, violet, serving at 18-20 °C; fairly limited range of pairings.
Choose Chianti Superiore DOCG – Melini if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,6 vs 7,6) : Accords précis (bistecca alla fiorentina, fromages affinés, mijotés), profil fruits rouges-épices et service à 16-18 °C : large polyvalence à table.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,3 vs 7,9) : Chianti Superiore DOCG, sangiovese grosso et zone Chianti en Toscane : ancrage net. Les cépages complémentaires, non nommés, limitent la note.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,6). Melini est nommé ; fermentation en acier, macération sur peaux et élevage minimum 9 mois sont précisés. Bio et vendanges manuelles non précisés.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
Le Chianti DOCG Riserva – Melini à 7,55 € s’impose pour toi si tu cherches un élevage long d’au moins 24 mois et une macération prolongée, avec une note qualité/prix de 8,1, malgré des accords plus restreints. Le Chianti Superiore DOCG – Melini, à 8,61 €, mise sur une polyvalence à table supérieure (8,6) et une typicité plus nette grâce au sangiovese grosso, mais son élevage minimal de 9 mois et l’absence de distinction le rendent moins abouti. Entre ces deux Melini, tout dépend de ta priorité : la profondeur du Riserva ou la souplesse d’accords du Superiore.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Chianti DOCG Riserva – MeliniChianti DOCG Riserva appellation and Sangiovese grape variety named, Chianti area; cherry and violet notes consistent. No specific sub-zone.
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli…Chianti Superiore DOCG, sangiovese grosso et zone Chianti en Toscane : ancrage net. Les cépages complémentaires, non nommés, limitent la note.
Why these ratings?
Chianti DOCG Riserva – MeliniNo distinction or guide cited for this Chianti Riserva; the producer Melini is named, with no attested reputation in the texts.
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli…Aucune distinction ni guide mentionné ; Melini est nommé, mais sa réputation n'est pas attestée. Simple absence d'information.
Why these ratings?
Chianti DOCG Riserva – MeliniAt €7.55, crossed-out price €9.27, this Chianti DOCG Riserva remains well positioned for a bottle of this level.
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli…8,61 €, prix barré à 10,64 €, pour un Chianti Superiore DOCG : tarif contenu et cohérent avec l'appellation. Aucune distinction ne justifie un prix supérieur.
Why these ratings?
Chianti DOCG Riserva – MeliniFood pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), profile of cherry, spices, violet, serving at 18-20 °C; fairly limited range of pairings.
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli…Accords précis (bistecca alla fiorentina, fromages affinés, mijotés), profil fruits rouges-épices et service à 16-18 °C : large polyvalence à table.
Why these ratings?
Chianti DOCG Riserva – MeliniProducer Melini named, traditional vinification with extended maceration and aging of at least 24 months; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli…Melini est nommé ; fermentation en acier, macération sur peaux et élevage minimum 9 mois sont précisés. Bio et vendanges manuelles non précisés.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti DOCG Riserva – Melini | Chianti Superiore DOCG – Meli… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 7,55 € | 8,61 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 7,55 € | 8,61 € |
| Estate | Melini | Melini |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti | Chianti |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2021 | not specified |
| Estate | Melini | Melini |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines |
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