Monte Bernardi

Retromarcia Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.9221 ratings
8.819 pro ratings
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
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Sipping Fine Wine

100% Sangiovese grapes, from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

100% Sangiovese grapes, from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. Deep Ruby with aromas of red and black fruits with sweet spice and earthy floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, blackberry and currants with tobacco, licorice and vanilla, adding pepper spice. Fine vivid tannins, medium+ finish, well balanced with acidity, ending with fruit and earthy mineral character. Nice!

Nov 20th, 2022
Lars Fasel

Little bit on the dark and brooding side of Chianti. Still quite enjoyable. Just not top-tier

Little bit on the dark and brooding side of Chianti. Still quite enjoyable. Just not top-tier

Aug 12th, 2022
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of plums, cherries, licorice, oak, light vanilla, bitter vegetables, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, black pepper, earth, leaves and eaucaliptus.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and tart on the palate with cherries, strawberries, cranberries, red currants, oak, smoke, vanilla, earth, forest floor, green vegetables, graphite black pepper and spices.

Medium finish with round tannins and spices.

This Chianti Classico is simple and unbalanced, but drinkable. A good food wine with a nice mouthfeel. Not my style, though.

Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Made from organic grapes.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of plums, cherries, licorice, oak, light vanilla, bitter vegetables, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, dark chocolates, black pepper, earth, leaves and eaucaliptus.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry and tart on the palate with cherries, strawberries, cranberries, red currants, oak, smoke, vanilla, earth, forest floor, green vegetables, graphite black pepper and spices.

Medium finish with round tannins and spices.

This Chianti Classico is simple and unbalanced, but drinkable. A good food wine with a nice mouthfeel. Not my style, though.

Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins.
Made from organic grapes.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

Sep 27th, 2017
Kenneth Emerson

Retro chianti classico cherry sangiovese touch of merlot.

Retro chianti classico cherry sangiovese touch of merlot.

3 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2017
Beau Carson

Cherry, herbs, clay, and a tiny bit of leather. Perfect for anything tomato based pasta dish.

Cherry, herbs, clay, and a tiny bit of leather. Perfect for anything tomato based pasta dish.

3 people found it helpfulJan 11th, 2017
Greg Sorensen

Solid and great with a meal. 👍

Solid and great with a meal. 👍

2 people found it helpfulNov 7th, 2014
Chris MacLean

Just a hint of friendly funk. Very silky texture, and I rarely comment on or notice texture.

Just a hint of friendly funk. Very silky texture, and I rarely comment on or notice texture.

1 person found it helpfulMar 19th, 2022
Andrew Lohse

Standard issue. Surprising amount of fruit.

Standard issue. Surprising amount of fruit.

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2019
James Forsyth

Traditionally made Chianti Classico from an American expat who followed a dream. Red cherries, leather, vanilla and red current on the nose. Perhaps a touch of alcohol too. Somewhat less interesting on the palate where the mid to light-weight structure yields a somewhat muted flavor profile. For around $20, it's a good choice.

Traditionally made Chianti Classico from an American expat who followed a dream. Red cherries, leather, vanilla and red current on the nose. Perhaps a touch of alcohol too. Somewhat less interesting on the palate where the mid to light-weight structure yields a somewhat muted flavor profile. For around $20, it's a good choice.

1 person found it helpfulApr 21st, 2018
Andrew Lohse

Juicy red cherry, savory notes, menthol, rush of tart acidity on the attack - then fresh into finish. Med- body.

Juicy red cherry, savory notes, menthol, rush of tart acidity on the attack - then fresh into finish. Med- body.

1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2018