Monte Bernardi

Retromarcia Chianti Classico Sangiovese

8.928 ratings
8.74 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
Top Notes For
Christopher Losa

Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino

8.9

Winner of best capsule top in the business. Oh and a downright respectable traditional Chianti.

Winner of best capsule top in the business. Oh and a downright respectable traditional Chianti.

1 person found it helpfulOct 18th, 2015
Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

8.6

Great "retro" Chianti Classico character without the off-the-charts Brett. Nice and clean, good acid, could have used a couple more years but good value Chianti.

Great "retro" Chianti Classico character without the off-the-charts Brett. Nice and clean, good acid, could have used a couple more years but good value Chianti.

1 person found it helpfulJul 24th, 2015
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.6

Very clean and acidic. Needs food.

Very clean and acidic. Needs food.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2015
Tim Herrmann

Bright red cherry, red plum, and a subtle note of herbs like tomato leaf or dill make this a solid chianti, even if the alcohol and tannins stuck out just a bit. The effect of the Mediterranean sun was unmistakeable, but we were waffling between Chianti Classico and Spanish Tempranillo. The fruits are bright enough and the structure serious enough that I wonder what 3-5 years will do to this. With @Rajiv Ayyangar for Monday night blinds at nopa.

Bright red cherry, red plum, and a subtle note of herbs like tomato leaf or dill make this a solid chianti, even if the alcohol and tannins stuck out just a bit. The effect of the Mediterranean sun was unmistakeable, but we were waffling between Chianti Classico and Spanish Tempranillo. The fruits are bright enough and the structure serious enough that I wonder what 3-5 years will do to this. With @Rajiv Ayyangar for Monday night blinds at nopa.

Oct 13th, 2015
Roger Patterson

Lightly fruity with balanced, moderate acidity and tannins. quaffable and great with steak and pasta.

Lightly fruity with balanced, moderate acidity and tannins. quaffable and great with steak and pasta.

Sep 23rd, 2015
Ari Newman

Great dry dark fruit and earthy tones. Nice mouth feel for the age. Winner!

Great dry dark fruit and earthy tones. Nice mouth feel for the age. Winner!

Aug 19th, 2015
Suzahne Riendeau

Excellent, well balanced and very drinkable

Excellent, well balanced and very drinkable

Aug 12th, 2015
Lindyn Krieg

Enjoyed a glass at Seasons 52 in Tampa, FL.

Enjoyed a glass at Seasons 52 in Tampa, FL.

Jul 27th, 2015
Katryna Anderson

Smooth finish, nose is 😝 2012 at seasons 52 glass is $11. $44 btl

Smooth finish, nose is 😝 2012 at seasons 52 glass is $11. $44 btl

May 23rd, 2015
Andrew Y

Fresh

Fresh

Mar 29th, 2015