Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.941 ratings
8.32 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
"Odedi"

Deep, dark ruby in color.

Red and black fruits on the nose with spices, earth and wood.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, strawberries, earth, wood and cherries.

Somewhat harsh on the finish, with aggressive tannins.

14% alcohol by volume.
90% ‫Sangiovese

This Chianti needs a good steak to accompany it, and it's very hard to drink by itself, but it would be a good candidate for aging.

Deep, dark ruby in color.

Red and black fruits on the nose with spices, earth and wood.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, strawberries, earth, wood and cherries.

Somewhat harsh on the finish, with aggressive tannins.

14% alcohol by volume.
90% ‫Sangiovese

This Chianti needs a good steak to accompany it, and it's very hard to drink by itself, but it would be a good candidate for aging.

Jun 10th, 2015
Sam Zavari

More austere, meaty on nose, dry, serious, structures, demands attention. Nuanced. $45

More austere, meaty on nose, dry, serious, structures, demands attention. Nuanced. $45

Dec 1st, 2021
Taavi Davies

Spectacular!

Spectacular!

Oct 15th, 2020
Tyler Hansen

Simply a brilliant wine that is wonderful paired with a dish or enjoyed by itself. Deep, full body with notes of darker berries. Wonderful finish and reasonably priced making this my favorite Chianti yet.

Simply a brilliant wine that is wonderful paired with a dish or enjoyed by itself. Deep, full body with notes of darker berries. Wonderful finish and reasonably priced making this my favorite Chianti yet.

Aug 24th, 2018
Karolyn

Enjoyed at a great Chicago Italian place.

Enjoyed at a great Chicago Italian place.

Nov 27th, 2017
Sam Friedland

Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.

Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.

Sep 24th, 2017
Tetsu Nakazawa

Equilibrato molto. Buono mercato forse.

Equilibrato molto. Buono mercato forse.

Jun 3rd, 2017
Gary Phillips

Beautiful nose of plum, cherries, and black currant

Beautiful nose of plum, cherries, and black currant

May 19th, 2017
Padraig McCoid

Meaty on the palate. Medium-to-fuller bodied for a Sangiovese. On the palate, baked blueberry, charred wood, slight hint of plum.

Meaty on the palate. Medium-to-fuller bodied for a Sangiovese. On the palate, baked blueberry, charred wood, slight hint of plum.

Dec 4th, 2016
Jordan Longhi

Smooth 2004 Monsanto Chianti

Smooth 2004 Monsanto Chianti

Jun 24th, 2015