Castello di Monsanto
Il Poggio Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
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![Kenneth Gustavsson Kenneth Gustavsson](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/kenneth-gustavsson-1388339661-77616ce22ce0_250x250.jpg)
Decanted for 24 hrs. Didn't gain from that. Totally ok.
Decanted for 24 hrs. Didn't gain from that. Totally ok.
Mar 13th, 2014![Chris Walsh Chris Walsh](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/chris-walsh-1422127214-22978d1fe8db_250x250.jpg)
Oak is still pronounced and the tannins are big. The fruit is there but not playing a big role. Wait a few more years and hope this balances out.
Oak is still pronounced and the tannins are big. The fruit is there but not playing a big role. Wait a few more years and hope this balances out.
Sep 22nd, 2013![Freek Welter Freek Welter](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/freekwelter-1507818427-51f3bb9fe910_250x250.jpg)
@Jeroen Koenen Inspited by your tasting note……you were right! 😁💪🏻
@Jeroen Koenen Inspited by your tasting note……you were right! 😁💪🏻
Nov 17th, 2023![Jeroen Koenen Jeroen Koenen](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/jeroen-koenen-1398563860-df730f8143ad_250x250.jpg)
After an encounter during a tasting some 7 years ago, I decided to bury my bottles way back in my cellar.
Today, this is an unusually dark, concentrated and brooding Chianti. Notes of scorched earth, graphite, dark fruit, ink, Aceto Balsamico, dried herbs and Cuban cigars dominate the nose. The palate is extremely well balanced and the finish long and rewarding, while high levels of ripe soft tannines and mellow acidity provide structure.
Magnificent.
After an encounter during a tasting some 7 years ago, I decided to bury my bottles way back in my cellar.
Today, this is an unusually dark, concentrated and brooding Chianti. Notes of scorched earth, graphite, dark fruit, ink, Aceto Balsamico, dried herbs and Cuban cigars dominate the nose. The palate is extremely well balanced and the finish long and rewarding, while high levels of ripe soft tannines and mellow acidity provide structure.
Magnificent.
![Steven Heydemann Steven Heydemann](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/steven-heydemann-1405540399-e4759e27f3b8_250x250.jpg)
At a perfect point in its development. Still, give this tons of time.
At a perfect point in its development. Still, give this tons of time.
Sep 30th, 2022![Byron Hewett Byron Hewett](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_b_250.png)
Gorgeous complex wine. Soaring aromatics of sappy cherry fruit. Earth, a hint of road tar, fairly tart with grippy tannins. Should hold for years.
Gorgeous complex wine. Soaring aromatics of sappy cherry fruit. Earth, a hint of road tar, fairly tart with grippy tannins. Should hold for years.
Aug 8th, 2021![Byron Hewett Byron Hewett](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_b_250.png)
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Everything one could ever want from CCR! Rich, deep. Very long. Complex. Cherry, damp earth. Nice bite just in front of the finish. Layers. Glad I have 2 more left.
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Everything one could ever want from CCR! Rich, deep. Very long. Complex. Cherry, damp earth. Nice bite just in front of the finish. Layers. Glad I have 2 more left.
Jun 3rd, 2021![Byron Hewett Byron Hewett](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_b_250.png)
Stunning, gorgeous Chianti. Deep and complex. Dark cherry and earth. Looks young. Long finish. Love this wine!!
Stunning, gorgeous Chianti. Deep and complex. Dark cherry and earth. Looks young. Long finish. Love this wine!!
Jul 23rd, 2020![Byron Hewett Byron Hewett](https://dn4y07yc47w5p.cloudfront.net/avatar_b_250.png)
Part of a monster mature Chianti Classico tasting.
Part of a monster mature Chianti Classico tasting.
May 1st, 2018![Adam Gäfvert Adam Gäfvert](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/adamgafvert-1485038227-0077205821f8_250x250.jpg)
Seriös Chianti Classico från single vineyard-läge. Väldigt aromatisk med chark- och lakritsnoter. Druvtypiska körsbärsdrag med rejäla tanniner. Eldigt intensiv. 11 år fortfarande krallig. Synd att man inte kunnat/vågat köra 100% sangiovese.
Seriös Chianti Classico från single vineyard-läge. Väldigt aromatisk med chark- och lakritsnoter. Druvtypiska körsbärsdrag med rejäla tanniner. Eldigt intensiv. 11 år fortfarande krallig. Synd att man inte kunnat/vågat köra 100% sangiovese.
Sep 1st, 2017