Chianti Melini 1981
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Delivery: We ship orders every weekday.
Delivery time and price:
- Denmark: 1-2 days (39-49 DKK)
- Sweden: 2-3 days (150 SEK)
- Finland: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Germany: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Netherlands: 2-4 days (15 EUR)
- Generally for EU countries: 2-5 days (15-25 EUR)
NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
Returns: You always have a 30-day right of return.
NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Chianti Melini 1981
Chianti Melini 1981 er en rødvin fra Toscana i Italien, der bærer klassifikationen Denominazione di Origine Controllata. Vinen stammer fra det traditionsrige Chianti-område, hvor årgang 1981 har opnået en score på 79 point og overordnet beskrives som elegant og klassisk. Denne udgave er tappet på en stor flaske på 1500 ml og har en alkoholprocent på 11,8 %.
Bag vinen står Antica Casa Vinicola Cav. A. Laborel Melini, et hus med rødder helt tilbage til 1705. Det blev grundlagt af Adamo Melini i Poggibonsi, mellem Firenze og Siena, i det område der senere skulle blive til Chianti Classico-appellationen. Med over tre århundreders kontinuerlig drift er Melini et af Italiens ældste vinhuse og en central stemme i Chiantis historiske udvikling.
Melini er særligt kendt for et afgørende bidrag til italiensk vinkultur i 1860. Her designede huset den karakteristiske kuglerunde Chianti-flaske, den såkaldte 'fiasco', med et strågardin omkring bunden. Kombinationen af kugleform og strågardin var yderst praktisk og sikrede flaskerne under transport, netop som jernbanenetværket begyndte at udbrede italiensk vin til fjerne markeder. Fiasco-flasken blev siden et af verdens mest genkendelige visuelle symboler på italiensk vin. I dag drives Melini af Gruppo Italiano Vini, Italiens største vinkoncern, men huset fastholder sin identitet bygget på klassisk Chianti med dyb historisk forankring.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Tuscany
Tuscany is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, with roots reaching back to the Etruscans. Sangiovese is the undisputed principal grape and forms the basis for classics such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. From the 1970s the prestigious Super Tuscans also emerged along the coast. The rolling hills produce structured red wines with cherry, herbs and firm tannins.
Da denne vin blev lavet, så verden meget anderledes ud. Her er nogle af de historier, der udspillede sig, mens denne flaske stille ældes i sin kælder.
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Cork, capsule, fill level, label condition, and provenance are individually documented for each bottle. A physical certificate is included with every purchase.
60-day return policy
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
GUIDE TO THE GOOD WINE EXPERIENCE
We will help you throughout the journey. Here you can read our guide on how to treat the wine. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to write or call us.
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