Castello di Monsanto 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Item Number: 29 30 285 19
Castello di Monsanto 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Consistently one of the top Chianti Classico Riservas!
Quick Taste
- 94 Points
- Nothing but 90+ scores
- "Aged in French oak barriques'
- "Still so young and fruity with wonderful energy"
- "sleek, tightly wound red, with black cherry and blackberry fruit shaded by iron, herbs and tobacco"
About Castello di Monsanto 2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
This wine is our most popular Chianti and always receives 90+ scores! When owner Fabrizio Bianchi purchased this ancient estate in 1962, he began a transformation that continues to this day. The vineyards have all been revitalized and the winemaking is modern and up-to-date. He was one of the first to eliminate white grapes from his Chianti blend. The blend is 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo and 3% Colorino. Instead of large Slavonian casks, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barriques.
James Suckling scored this 94 points saying "Crushed stones with black cherries and fresh flowers. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Still so young and fruity with wonderful energy. Give it another two or three years, if you can bear to wait."
Wine Spectator scored this 91 points saying "A sleek, tightly wound red, with black cherry and blackberry fruit shaded by iron, herbs and tobacco. Linear in profile and vibrant, with a long, slightly chewy finish. Best from 2024 through 2037."
James Suckling scored this 94 points saying "Crushed stones with black cherries and fresh flowers. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a flavorful finish. Still so young and fruity with wonderful energy. Give it another two or three years, if you can bear to wait."
Wine Spectator scored this 91 points saying "A sleek, tightly wound red, with black cherry and blackberry fruit shaded by iron, herbs and tobacco. Linear in profile and vibrant, with a long, slightly chewy finish. Best from 2024 through 2037."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- Appellation Chianti Classico
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