Whenever in doubt, reach for Monsanto CCR; it will deliver. In this case, I needed something to sip on and use to cook with. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Beautiful dark cherry fruit with black tea and dried green herbs. Medium structure. Medium finish. It touches you in all the right places. Drink now and through 2027.
Whenever in doubt, reach for Monsanto CCR; it will deliver. In this case, I needed something to sip on and use to cook with. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Beautiful dark cherry fruit with black tea and dried green herbs. Medium structure. Medium finish. It touches you in all the right places. Drink now and through 2027.
Feb 15th, 2023
So dark & brooding, savoury, earthy. Going through a less fruity phase right now. Dark earth, bit of roast, rosemary, sage, a faint whiff of black fruit. Yet there’s purity here. And incredible energy.
On the palate this is youthfully burly, with a powerful tannin frame. Yet the tannins are juicy, fine, polished. And the acidity within - zingy & fresh. There’s character & depth here. And tension. Great balance & length.
This is way too young but will evolve beautifully - I’m sure of that.
An incredible savoury Sangiovese that just begs a solid piece of meat!
I so much prefer this style to the plush, shiny modern Brunellos.
So dark & brooding, savoury, earthy. Going through a less fruity phase right now. Dark earth, bit of roast, rosemary, sage, a faint whiff of black fruit. Yet there’s purity here. And incredible energy.
On the palate this is youthfully burly, with a powerful tannin frame. Yet the tannins are juicy, fine, polished. And the acidity within - zingy & fresh. There’s character & depth here. And tension. Great balance & length.
This is way too young but will evolve beautifully - I’m sure of that.
An incredible savoury Sangiovese that just begs a solid piece of meat!
I so much prefer this style to the plush, shiny modern Brunellos.
Jul 15th, 2022
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
