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
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Red and black cherries pulse through the 2021 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva, edged by pomegranate, violets, spice and a faint earthy-mineral streak. The palate is concentrated yet poised, with velvety but firm tannins and vivid acidity stretching the fruit into a long, energetic finish that promises even more complexity with time in bottle.
Bistecca alla fiorentina; pappardelle with wild boar ragù; roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
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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…