Monte Bernardi

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

9.083 ratings
9.114 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
Matt Perlman

Bright ruby. Aromas of cherries, vanilla, roses, leather. Palate is elegant and warm, red cherries accented with blackberries, floral and even medicinal finish, structure to develop another 5+ years

Bright ruby. Aromas of cherries, vanilla, roses, leather. Palate is elegant and warm, red cherries accented with blackberries, floral and even medicinal finish, structure to develop another 5+ years

May 20th, 2022
Marshal White

This is a lovely bottle of wine. The aromas are of dusty herbs and mountain forests. Tannins a bit coarse in the way that I find typical in Chianti Classico. Mineral, with great acid balance and lovely, fresh black cherry and blackberry fruit. Moreish. Need more.

This is a lovely bottle of wine. The aromas are of dusty herbs and mountain forests. Tannins a bit coarse in the way that I find typical in Chianti Classico. Mineral, with great acid balance and lovely, fresh black cherry and blackberry fruit. Moreish. Need more.

Dec 12th, 2016
Marshal White

Trim, a bit tight. Firm acids, fresh dark fruit and this interesting aromatic herb aroma that puts me in mind of mountains. Plenty of sap and concentration on a light frame. Lovely stuff, and I'd love to see it again in ten years

Trim, a bit tight. Firm acids, fresh dark fruit and this interesting aromatic herb aroma that puts me in mind of mountains. Plenty of sap and concentration on a light frame. Lovely stuff, and I'd love to see it again in ten years

Sep 12th, 2016
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Great bottle for the money! Bright red fruit that offers just enough plushness and a ripping finish.

Great bottle for the money! Bright red fruit that offers just enough plushness and a ripping finish.

Jan 9th, 2015
Jordan Salcito

Sommelier/Wine Director Momofuku, Vintner Bellus Wines

9.4

Brilliant focus and an exceptional value!

Brilliant focus and an exceptional value!

Mar 30th, 2014
William Paley

Open 24 hours. Incredibly textured, garnet hued beauty.

Open 24 hours. Incredibly textured, garnet hued beauty.

Mar 2nd, 2020
Adam Nesto

Pretty good. Zalto’s help. Huge markup

Pretty good. Zalto’s help. Huge markup

Mar 29th, 2019
Jessica Southwick

Paired with Swiss chard gnocchi.

Paired with Swiss chard gnocchi.

Jan 10th, 2019
Matthew Greitzer

Needs more time. A bit closed, and not on balance.

Needs more time. A bit closed, and not on balance.

Oct 14th, 2018
John Rutherford

Delish!

Delish!

Jul 16th, 2017