Monsanto Chianti Classico
| Vintage: | 2019 |
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| Description: | Tasting Notes\r\nOne of the oldest labels in Italy and the winery\u2019s most produced, testament to Monsanto's philosophy regarding Sangiovese. It pours a pure ruby and has floral and herbal aromas of cherry candy, black raspberry, forest herbs, tomato leaf, and dried roses. It is medium to full bodied, with good concentration, fine tannins, and a long, clean finish, and it is savory with dried herbs, oregano, dried cherry, salty earth, and an angular structure.\r\nBlend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo & Colorino\r\nOpen in advance and allowed to breathe. Decanting is preferable.\r\nFood Pairing - An exceptional compliment to red meats, roasts and game.\r\nJames Suckling 95 Points \r\nVinous 92 Points\r\nAbout Castello di Monsanto\r\nThe Castello di Monsanto estate was established by Fabrizio Bianchi in the hillsides of Barberino Val d\u2019Elsa in the province of Florence in the north-central reaches of the Chianti Classico denomination. Bianchi worked to clear a vineyard he named \u201cIl Poggio\u201d (\u201cThe Hill\u201d), which would be utilized for production of a single vineyard wine riserva, the first example in Chianti Classico. Always the pioneer, Bianchi began to eliminate the white varieties, Malvasia and Trebbiano, from his Chianti Classico in 1968, preferring to use only the traditional red varieties of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino.\r\nCellar innovations in the early years included Slovenian casks for aging, instead of old chestnut barrel, as well as the introduction of stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Furthermore, Castello di Monsanto harvested the first 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, \u2018Nemo,\u2019 from the \u2018Il Mulino\u2019 vineyard. Today, the Monsanto estate totals 500 acres, of which slightly more than half are woods, while olive orchards occupy an additional 37 acres. Vineyards, situated between 800 and 1,000 feet above sea level, account for 175 acres. Three quarters of the plantings are Sangiovese, the basis for Chianti Classico, while Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the next most widely planted varieties.\r\nOne of the most impressive components of Castello di Monsanto is the cellar and its underground tunnel, some 820 feet in length that serves as an aging cellar as well for a potential total of 1,500 barriques. This cave system, one of the most dazzling in all of Italy, took six years to build by hand. The gallery, connecting the new cellar with the original, is located underneath the castle and dates back to 1740.\r\nToday, Fabrizio Bianchi and his daughter, Laura, represent the tradition and elegance that have been associated with the estate throughout its existence. \u201cIl Poggio\u201d was not just an innovation back in 1962; it truly represented a new vision for Chianti Classico. Today, each new vintage is eagerly anticipated as one of the very best bottlings of this wine type.\r\nEach of the wines of Castello di Monsanto, from the award-winning Chianti Classico Riserva, to \u2018Nemo\u2019, a Super Tuscan, to the lush and exotic Vin Santo \u2018La Chimera\u2019, are true Tuscan treasures. Simply what you would expect from Castello di Monsanto, the grand jewel in the heart of Tuscany. |
| Price: | $ 24.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from BASSER’S Fine Wine
| Address: |
6240 Coral Ridge Drive Coral Springs, FL 33076 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-840-3122 |
First added to 1000 Corks on May 27, 2023.
