Chianti DOCG – Melini, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?

Chianti DOCG – MeliniChianti DOCG, Sangiovese as the sole grape, Borghi d'Elsa area named, consistent red fruit and floral profile. Broad appellation, no sub-zone cited.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.

Chianti DOCG – MeliniNo distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Melini is named as a historical player, with no award listed.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

Chianti DOCG – MeliniAt €10.99 for the 1.5 L magnum, i.e. €5.50 per 75 cl, the price falls below the standard rate for a Chianti DOCG; crossed-out price €13.88.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.

Chianti DOCG – MeliniPairings with red meats, aged cheeses, pasta with ragù, detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: a good number of uses.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.

Chianti DOCG – MeliniMelini named and located in Borghi d'Elsa; fermentation in steel tanks and ageing of at least 12 months specified, with no mention of organic or manual harvesting.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.