Meli Riesling (Maule Valley)

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Tipo

White

Uva

Riesling

País

Chile

Denominação

Maule Valley

Corpo

medium

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201687 pts

  A mild whiff of gasoline is typical for Riesling, while this also smells a touch cheesy but not funky. A straight-ahead lemony palate delivers short blasts of lemon and underripe nectarine flavors, while the finish is mostly fresh and focused.

• 201285 pts

  Varietally familiar aromas of petrol and white fruits set up a tight, acidic palate with lemon-lime and nectarine flavors. On the finish, this tastes pithy and loses clarity and zest as it winds down.

• 201186 pts

  The bouquet here is crisp, dry and minerally, with a petrol scent. In the mouth, it feels snappy, cutting and citrusy, with orange and peach flavors. This is fruity and solid, with juicy acidity and a citrus-dominant character. Made using grapes from old vines planted in the 195…

• 201086 pts

  A heavy dose of petrol is the aromatic greeting, and it comes with hints of rubber, latex and waxy white fruits. Feels tangy and fresh due to blazing acidity, while it tastes both of tropical fruits and diesel. Long and chiseled on the finish.

• 200882 pts

  From the beginning this '08 seems as though it has turned; the nose is mildly oxidized and corny, and there's a shortage of freshness. The palate is dull and narrow, with limited apple and sour lime flavors. Acceptable but not at its peak anymore.