Castello di Monsanto • Chianti Classico, Italy
Castello di Monsanto’s Chianti Classico Riserva is a historic Sangiovese‑based red (with small amounts of Canaiolo and C…Castello di Monsanto’s Chianti Classico Riserva is a historic Sangiovese‑based red (with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino) that has been produced since the early 1960s and now represents the estate’s flagship, most widely made wine. S…Learn More »
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/750ml
2015 Retail Average
93
/100
2015 Pro Rating
Ripe red and black cherries pulse through the 2015 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva, framed by hints of spice, leather and warm earth, all wrapped in firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity. The warm vintage shows in its depth and generosity, yet the wine remains taut and focused, promising greater harmony and complexity with further bottle age.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina, pappardelle al cinghiale, aged Pecorino Toscano
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Castello di Monsanto’s Chianti Classico Riserva is a historic Sangiovese‑based red (with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino) that has been produced since the early 1960s and now represents the estate’s flagship, most widely made wine. Sourced from hillside vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico, it is traditionally vinified and aged around 18 months in used French oak, yielding a structured yet accessible style marked by vivid cherry and floral notes, savory herbs and minerality, and a notable capacity to age. This Riserva is often cite…