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
2020 Retail Average
93
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Ripe cherry and blackberry, blood orange zest and gentle spice glide through Castello di Monsanto’s 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva, carried by juicy acidity and very fine, sweet-edged tannins. Notes of walnut shell, earth and dried herbs add complexity without heaviness, giving a poised, vibrant wine that is both refined and immediately seductive.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina; 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…