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Meloni 2001 Le Ghiaie Cannonau (Cannonau di Sardegna)

Price $22

ALREADY PUBLISHED, WINE WAS SENT TWICE. Here’s a soft and round, Merlot-like Sardinian red with plush tones of cherry, red apple, vanilla and chopped mint. It renders a dusty texture in the mouth thanks to its tannic structure and ends with a sprinkling of exotic spice. — M.L. (2/1/2008)

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Meloni 2005 Le Ghiaie Cannonau (Cannonau di Sardegna)

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A tiny percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and other red grapes add density and structure to this Cannonau Riserva. The wine is also aged in oak for aromas of spice and toast that appear behind the mature fruit. Overall, it is solid and dense with ripe tannins. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Meloni 2005 Le Sabbie Cannonau (Cannonau di Sardegna)

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Organically farmed Cannonau grapes deliver small berry aromas and a focused, tight nose in Le Sabbie. The wine’s appearance is light ruby-red and the wine keeps the palate clean thanks to its bright acidity. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Meloni 2004 Donna Jolanda Girò di Cagliari 500ml Red (Sardinia)

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Girò is an uncommon variety of red grape from Sardinia that makes this ruby-colored sweet wine. In fact, other than the three hectares of vines that belong to this estate, you probably won’t find Girò anywhere else. The wine has mature fruit aromas and enough structure to pair with chocolates. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Meloni 2004 Donna Jolanda Moscato (Sardinia)

Price $25

Donna Jolanda is a sweet Moscato-based wine from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia with full-bodied intensity and aromas of honey, fresh apricot and cantaloupe melon. It would taste great with dried biscuits or honey-based treats. — M.L. (2/1/2009)

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Meloni 2006 Terreforru Cannonau (Cannonau di Sardegna)

Price $24

This is a simple, fruit-forward wine that ends on a bitter cherry note but that delivers spice, wild berry and raspberry along the way. You could stretch its pairing potential to include baked or fried fatty fish thanks to the linear and fresh feel the wine gives in the mouth. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Meloni 2006 Jaccia Monica (Monica di Sardegna)

Price $24

This is a simple red wine from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia that delivers ripe aromas of mature blackberry, prunes, plums and candied fruit. The wine is executed in a simple style—with an emphasis on the fruit and oak aging—and closes with bright berry flavors. — M.L. (9/1/2009)

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Meloni 2006 Omarus Vermentino (Vermentino di Sardegna)

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Meloni’s Omarus (a fresh expression of Vermentino from Sardinia) is recognized by the large and delicious-looking lobster depicted on its label. A natural pairing companion to seafood, this no-fuss wine offers tonic notes of fruit and herbs and good acidity on the close. — M.L. (2/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Donna Jolanda Donna Jolanda Girò di Cagliari 500ml Jaccia Le Ghiaie Le Sabbie Omarus Terreforru

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cannonau Monica Moscato Red Blend Vermentino

2009 Va Piano

Having been given almost four years of age prior to release, this deep…

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