Azienda Agricola Montesecondo
Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
I don’t remember buying this wine which, is unusual for me. A sign, I have too much wine or senility is setting in.
This is our fresh ingredient gluten-free pizza wine for tonight.
The nose shows; sweet & sour dark cherries, stewed fruits of blackberries, black plum, raspberries to black raspberries, poached strawberries, vanilla, creamy liqueur notes, dark & milk chocolate, steeped fruit tea, stewed tomatoes, sandstone & limestone, saddle-wood, mix of black & red licorice, dry crushed rocks, some dark soils, light tobacco & leather notes, rubber toy/VA, burnt coffee, dark, fresh & withering florals with violets and lavender.
The body is full, rich & lush. It’s well resolved with soft, round, dark, slightly tarry tannins. It should drink now or over the next 3-5 years. The structure, tension, length and balance are just the other other side of its peak. It’s beautifully elegant & floral. Sweet & sour dark cherries, stewed fruits of blackberries, black plum, loads of raspberries to black raspberries, poached strawberries, raisins, vanilla, creamy liqueur notes, dark & malted milk chocolate, light caramel, dark spice, steeped fruit tea, sandstone & limestone, dry clay, saddle-wood, underbrush, black licorice, mix of black & red licorice/cola, dry crushed rocks, some dark soils, light tobacco & leather notes, rubber toy/VA, slightly burnt coffee, dark, fresh & withering florals with violets and lavender. The acidity is round, fresh & lively. The long finish is, ripe, rich, ruby, elegant, well balanced fruit & earth and persists nicely for minutes.
Photos of; one of the hillside Montesecondo vineyards, Winemaker-Silvio Messana, Italian style pizza, the perfect pairing and Montesecondo’s cellar.
I don’t remember buying this wine which, is unusual for me. A sign, I have too much wine or senility is setting in.
This is our fresh ingredient gluten-free pizza wine for tonight.
The nose shows; sweet & sour dark cherries, stewed fruits of blackberries, black plum, raspberries to black raspberries, poached strawberries, vanilla, creamy liqueur notes, dark & milk chocolate, steeped fruit tea, stewed tomatoes, sandstone & limestone, saddle-wood, mix of black & red licorice, dry crushed rocks, some dark soils, light tobacco & leather notes, rubber toy/VA, burnt coffee, dark, fresh & withering florals with violets and lavender.
The body is full, rich & lush. It’s well resolved with soft, round, dark, slightly tarry tannins. It should drink now or over the next 3-5 years. The structure, tension, length and balance are just the other other side of its peak. It’s beautifully elegant & floral. Sweet & sour dark cherries, stewed fruits of blackberries, black plum, loads of raspberries to black raspberries, poached strawberries, raisins, vanilla, creamy liqueur notes, dark & malted milk chocolate, light caramel, dark spice, steeped fruit tea, sandstone & limestone, dry clay, saddle-wood, underbrush, black licorice, mix of black & red licorice/cola, dry crushed rocks, some dark soils, light tobacco & leather notes, rubber toy/VA, slightly burnt coffee, dark, fresh & withering florals with violets and lavender. The acidity is round, fresh & lively. The long finish is, ripe, rich, ruby, elegant, well balanced fruit & earth and persists nicely for minutes.
Photos of; one of the hillside Montesecondo vineyards, Winemaker-Silvio Messana, Italian style pizza, the perfect pairing and Montesecondo’s cellar.
Bell'attacco in bocca: persistente. Legno elegante
Bell'attacco in bocca: persistente. Legno elegante
Nov 14th, 2015
Silvio's Chianti Classico is always a great go-to for pasta Bolognese- firm acid, silky tannins and a hint of earth behind the fruit.
Silvio's Chianti Classico is always a great go-to for pasta Bolognese- firm acid, silky tannins and a hint of earth behind the fruit.
Apr 16th, 2015A classic love affair. You make my heart skip a beat.
A classic love affair. You make my heart skip a beat.
Oct 24th, 2014
If you like chianti, you'll love this vintage by Montesecondo. Great balance and just the right acidity. Will drink again!
If you like chianti, you'll love this vintage by Montesecondo. Great balance and just the right acidity. Will drink again!
Feb 11th, 2015
Very nice and interesting. Would have it (and had it) again.
Very nice and interesting. Would have it (and had it) again.
Oct 6th, 2014
Old leather smell once appropriate temperature, after sitting out for awhile in glass, dried/ripe strawberries. Paired w salad bar from whole foods. A bit acidic, def can taste the tannins.
Old leather smell once appropriate temperature, after sitting out for awhile in glass, dried/ripe strawberries. Paired w salad bar from whole foods. A bit acidic, def can taste the tannins.
Sep 20th, 2014
Sangiovese full of life & energy!
Sangiovese full of life & energy!
Apr 29th, 2014