Castello di Monsanto
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Deep, dark ruby in color.
Red and black fruits on the nose with spices, earth and wood.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, strawberries, earth, wood and cherries.
Somewhat harsh on the finish, with aggressive tannins.
14% alcohol by volume.
90% ‫Sangiovese
This Chianti needs a good steak to accompany it, and it's very hard to drink by itself, but it would be a good candidate for aging.
Deep, dark ruby in color.
Red and black fruits on the nose with spices, earth and wood.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, strawberries, earth, wood and cherries.
Somewhat harsh on the finish, with aggressive tannins.
14% alcohol by volume.
90% ‫Sangiovese
This Chianti needs a good steak to accompany it, and it's very hard to drink by itself, but it would be a good candidate for aging.
More austere, meaty on nose, dry, serious, structures, demands attention. Nuanced. $45
More austere, meaty on nose, dry, serious, structures, demands attention. Nuanced. $45
Dec 1st, 2021Simply a brilliant wine that is wonderful paired with a dish or enjoyed by itself. Deep, full body with notes of darker berries. Wonderful finish and reasonably priced making this my favorite Chianti yet.
Simply a brilliant wine that is wonderful paired with a dish or enjoyed by itself. Deep, full body with notes of darker berries. Wonderful finish and reasonably priced making this my favorite Chianti yet.
Aug 24th, 2018Enjoyed at a great Chicago Italian place.
Enjoyed at a great Chicago Italian place.
Nov 27th, 2017Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.
Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.
Sep 24th, 2017
Equilibrato molto. Buono mercato forse.
Equilibrato molto. Buono mercato forse.
Jun 3rd, 2017
Beautiful nose of plum, cherries, and black currant
Beautiful nose of plum, cherries, and black currant
May 19th, 2017Meaty on the palate. Medium-to-fuller bodied for a Sangiovese. On the palate, baked blueberry, charred wood, slight hint of plum.
Meaty on the palate. Medium-to-fuller bodied for a Sangiovese. On the palate, baked blueberry, charred wood, slight hint of plum.
Dec 4th, 2016