Vignamaggio
Gran Selezione Castello di Monna Lisa Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
This was a Costco find as I cruised through the wine area. I had never tried this producer and I figured it might be fun to try something new. Served with Italian Sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onion. The wine poured a deep ruby color with a near opaque core. On the nose, bright red cherries, dried herbs and some dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. There’s red rope licorice, dusty earth, dried herbs and just the faintest kiss of baking spice. It’s unmistakably Sangiovese and pretty high quality. The color was a little on the darker side and detected a little bit of barrique so I figured this was a little modern leaning. Sure enough, there’s a little bit of Cabernet and Merlot in the blend and each have seen some barrique. However, the bulk of the blend is Sangio aged in large Slavonian oak and the sense of place shines through. Drink now or over the next ten years.
This was a Costco find as I cruised through the wine area. I had never tried this producer and I figured it might be fun to try something new. Served with Italian Sausage, tomatoes, peppers and onion. The wine poured a deep ruby color with a near opaque core. On the nose, bright red cherries, dried herbs and some dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. There’s red rope licorice, dusty earth, dried herbs and just the faintest kiss of baking spice. It’s unmistakably Sangiovese and pretty high quality. The color was a little on the darker side and detected a little bit of barrique so I figured this was a little modern leaning. Sure enough, there’s a little bit of Cabernet and Merlot in the blend and each have seen some barrique. However, the bulk of the blend is Sangio aged in large Slavonian oak and the sense of place shines through. Drink now or over the next ten years.
Jan 11th, 2022One of my favorites. Very good chianti. Deep, spicy, with a ripe cherry, leather and oak.
One of my favorites. Very good chianti. Deep, spicy, with a ripe cherry, leather and oak.
Jan 22nd, 2022
Licorice, pepper, Barrique. Needs time. 18 months oak. Elegant.
Licorice, pepper, Barrique. Needs time. 18 months oak. Elegant.
Mar 4th, 2021
Soft cherries and strawberry, dusty fruit character, subtle soy and peppercorn. Fresh and vibrant with bursts of acidity and well integrated tannins. Cherry and leather with limestone too on the palate. Nose softened with a little air. This is singing now and in a great place. Drink now with a splash decant. Brought back from the winery in 2016. First vintage of the wine.
Soft cherries and strawberry, dusty fruit character, subtle soy and peppercorn. Fresh and vibrant with bursts of acidity and well integrated tannins. Cherry and leather with limestone too on the palate. Nose softened with a little air. This is singing now and in a great place. Drink now with a splash decant. Brought back from the winery in 2016. First vintage of the wine.
Dec 26th, 2018
V10. Very good. Soft cedar nose. Blackberry and anise fruit. Smooth leather, and mocha finish. Well rounded.
V10. Very good. Soft cedar nose. Blackberry and anise fruit. Smooth leather, and mocha finish. Well rounded.
Jul 29th, 2018
Smooth and complex but lacking the wow factor expected at this price.
Smooth and complex but lacking the wow factor expected at this price.
Sep 6th, 2016
