Castello di Monsanto

Il Poggio Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.1241 ratings
9.247 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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Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 1995

Vintage 1995

Apr 22nd, 2023
Steven Gullo

Elegant and subtle notes of sundried tomato, sour cherry, and bay leaf. Tannins have really faded on this. Drink now.

Elegant and subtle notes of sundried tomato, sour cherry, and bay leaf. Tannins have really faded on this. Drink now.

Mar 5th, 2022
Jeremy Noye

CEO Morrell & Company

9.5

A powerhouse of a Chianti. Still needs time. Getting that almost Nebbiolo like edge. So aromatic yet structured.

A powerhouse of a Chianti. Still needs time. Getting that almost Nebbiolo like edge. So aromatic yet structured.

Aug 9th, 2019
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Shows how Sangiovese can age

Shows how Sangiovese can age

Aug 2nd, 2019
Lance E. Farman

Delicious

Delicious

May 18th, 2019
Armin Pfleiderer

An old stand-by in the crowded DOCG Chianti Classico category that still stands up. Decidedly fruit-forward black cherry dominates while maintaining a perky liveliness. Leans out significantly through the mellowed leather-and-licorice-laced tannins. Not particularly complex given its price, but plenty tasty.

An old stand-by in the crowded DOCG Chianti Classico category that still stands up. Decidedly fruit-forward black cherry dominates while maintaining a perky liveliness. Leans out significantly through the mellowed leather-and-licorice-laced tannins. Not particularly complex given its price, but plenty tasty.

Jan 15th, 2018
Steven Gullo

Tomato, Dried Herbs, roasted meat. Very expressive nose and lasting finish.

Tomato, Dried Herbs, roasted meat. Very expressive nose and lasting finish.

Oct 30th, 2017
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 1995 | Italian rooftiles colour, beautiful complex smell with cedar, vanilla. True to type sangiovese. Surprisingly power. High acidity so a good companion with our pasta veel cheek | at Babbo Pinsa Romana

Vintage 1995 | Italian rooftiles colour, beautiful complex smell with cedar, vanilla. True to type sangiovese. Surprisingly power. High acidity so a good companion with our pasta veel cheek | at Babbo Pinsa Romana

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2022
grape friend

Acidity on this is crazy considering it's 40 years old. Cherry and light tobacco. Treat.

Acidity on this is crazy considering it's 40 years old. Cherry and light tobacco. Treat.

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2016
David Musser

Sommelier The Little Nell

9.0

Hot vintage. 03's are on point right now.

Hot vintage. 03's are on point right now.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2015