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
2019 Retail Average
93
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Energy and depth define the 2019 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva, with vivid black cherry and bramble fruit layered over dried flowers, tobacco, and savory herbs, all wrapped in fine, persistent tannins. Medium to full in body yet agile, it combines juicy freshness with a long, focused, slightly salty finish that promises even greater complexity with time in bottle.
Tagliata di manzo with rosemary, pappardelle al ragù di 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…