VIGNETI 'LA SELVANELLA' - CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2018
Fattorie Melini Vigneti La Selvanella Chianti Classico Riserva 2018
Region: Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
Rating: 95 Points - James Suckling, 94 Points - Wine Spectator
When to drink: Antonio Galloni suggests 2024-2035, Wine Spectator recommends peak drinking 2024-2032
Tasting: An exemplary Chianti Classico Riserva exhibiting remarkable depth and refinement. The bouquet opens with dried cherries, wild herbs, and pressed violets, leading to subtle notes of tobacco and Mediterranean spices. The palate displays exceptional balance between ripe red fruits, earth, and leather, with perfectly integrated oak and fine-grained tannins creating a sophisticated, long-lasting finish.
Pairing: This distinguished Tuscan wine creates sublime partnerships with premium meats, particularly Cinco Jotas Presa, where the wine's refined structure complements the meat's nutty complexity. Also exceptional with Limousin Veal, as the wine's elegance matches the meat's delicate flavour. For cheese enthusiasts, aged Parmigiano Reggiano offers a classic pairing. Wild Morels sautéed in butter provide an earthly complement that enhances the wine's tertiary characteristics, while shaved White Truffle over fresh pasta creates an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Producer: La Selvanella represents the pinnacle of Fattorie Melini's winemaking heritage, produced from a single vineyard planted in 1969. Situated at 450 metres above sea level, this historic estate pioneered the concept of 'cru' in Chianti Classico. The vineyard's unique galestro soil composition, combined with traditional winemaking methods including extended maceration and aging in large Slavonian oak casks, creates wines of exceptional character and longevity.
Vintage: 2018 is considered one of the finest vintages in recent Tuscan history. A mild winter followed by a warm spring created perfect flowering conditions. The summer brought well-timed rainfall and optimal temperature variations between day and night, leading to perfect phenolic ripeness. These conditions resulted in wines of extraordinary concentration, structure, and aromatic complexity.
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
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