Winery MeliniVin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice of Winery Melini in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice
The Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice of Winery Melini matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of scottish haggis, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or flights in the wind à la provençale.
Details and technical informations about Winery Melini's Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice from Winery Melini are 1995, 2000, 1998, 1999 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Melini
The Winery Melini is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 69 wines for sale in the of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
Historic Tuscan DOC of the Chianti Classico (passito technique, grapes dried in loft for several months): signature Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano Toscano as white kings (>=60%) — amber golden robe, rich intense nose of honey, roasted almond, vanilla, dried fruits (walnut, hazelnut), enveloping harmonious palate, sugar balanced by vibrant acidity, long finish. Slow fermentation in caratelli (small barrels), 3 years ageing including 24 months in caratelli.
The wine region of Tuscany
Kingdom of Sangiovese: upright reds with cherry, plum, dried herbs and leather, lively acidity and firm tannins. Fleshy, food-friendly Chianti Classico DOCG, deep long-ageing Brunello di Montalcino (spice, tobacco, ripe black fruit), elegant Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. On the coast, Bolgheri crafts the opulent Cabernet- and Merlot-based 'Super Tuscans'. Some fresh white Vernaccia.
The word of the wine: Distinguished
Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.
