Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Exceptional, earthy, red fruit, delicious finish, great balance and length. Robust tannins. Really enjoyed this one.
Exceptional, earthy, red fruit, delicious finish, great balance and length. Robust tannins. Really enjoyed this one.
Sep 8th, 2024
Another vintage, another lovely Chianti Classico Riserva from Castello di Monsanto which continues to be a benchmark for wines from San Donato in Poggio. Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days and consistent over both. The 2019 Monsanto CCR pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, baked mixed berries, dried green herbs, red carnations, dried gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry. Medium+ tannin and Medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely pairing with almost any red sauce dish. Drinking well now and I expect it will continue to do so through 2034.
Another vintage, another lovely Chianti Classico Riserva from Castello di Monsanto which continues to be a benchmark for wines from San Donato in Poggio. Popped and poured; enjoyed over two days and consistent over both. The 2019 Monsanto CCR pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core. Medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears and no signs of sediment. On the nose, baked mixed berries, dried green herbs, red carnations, dried gravely earth. On the palate, the wine is dry. Medium+ tannin and Medium+ acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is medium+. A lovely pairing with almost any red sauce dish. Drinking well now and I expect it will continue to do so through 2034.
Sep 30th, 2023Medium ruby in color; cherries, tomato leaves, and tabacco on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like red currants, raspberries, black paper, dried herbs, and clay pots with a long finish. I love this wine, but Nellie didn'tlike it.
Medium ruby in color; cherries, tomato leaves, and tabacco on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like red currants, raspberries, black paper, dried herbs, and clay pots with a long finish. I love this wine, but Nellie didn'tlike it.
Nov 10th, 2024
Black cherry, plum blackberry with leather hints
Black cherry, plum blackberry with leather hints
Jun 29th, 2024
Dark berries, medium tannins, a little chalky. A nice Chianti to have with pizza.
Dark berries, medium tannins, a little chalky. A nice Chianti to have with pizza.
Apr 19th, 2024
Tout y est… une belle finale en cerises…!
2019…$42
Tout y est… une belle finale en cerises…!
2019…$42
