Rosé 2009
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Terroir: The Melini Rosé comes from select hillside vineyards in Chianti between Florence and Siena. Vineyards sit with exposure to the south/ southeast and soils made up primarily of limestone and clay.
Vinification: Following harvest; grapes are pressed and macerated with the skins for a short period to extract color and flavor. This period is followed by a long cool fermentation and a short aging period in stainless steel tanks.
Total Alcohol: 12%
UPC: 0 89744-75708 1
Notes
Bright pink hue with distinct aromas of flowers and wild berries. Well balanced rosé, with notes of fresh cut strawberries and soft rose petals. Crisp and long finish.
Recent Press
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Score: 88 Points
Wine Spectator
Author: Bruce Sanderson
Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011"Strawberry and spice notes liven up this ros, whose structure is bright. This is rich and dry, with moderate length. Sangiovese."
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Newsday
Author: Peter M. Gianotti
Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010"Try the refreshing 2009 Melini Ros Toscana... all for an on-time tuition payment
Grade: "Celebrating the start of the school year?" -
Wine & Spirits
Author: Unlisted
Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010Clean and simple, this is palate-whetting in its clarity and light weight. For an aperitif.
Grade: Best Buy!
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