Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Sangiovese
| Vintage: | 2015 |
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| Description: | Review This is a gorgeous set of wines from Monsanto and proprietor Laura Bianchi. The Monsanto Chiantis stand out for their classic, mid-weight profiles and overall purity. The Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Il Poggio remains the flagship, but over the last few years I have been especially impressed by the straight Riserva, which in the best vintages delivers superb quality as well as value. - From Chianti Classico 2015 & 2016: Right Place, Right Time (Feb 2019) by Antonio Galloni. Rating Decanter 94 points (Apr 2019). Castello di Monsanto is in a warm pocket but the vineyards are well-ventilated by sea breezes and temperatures fall sharply at night. The Bianchi family uses autochthonous grapes only for their Chianti Classico. In the Riserva, Colorino is added for colour and Canaiolo Nero for its floral bouquet. Vibrant and clearly defined aromas of pepper, dogwood flower and red cherry lead into a much more austere expression on the palate. It possesses a tight yet succulent core with assertive tannins and a long, earthy and savoury finish where nuances of iron and orange peel promise an appetising future. Wine & Spirits 90 points (Apr 2019). Monsanto's 2015 riserva is gracefully styled, with scents of lavender and dried herbs that mingle with flavors of ripe plum and cherry. Accents of tobacco emerge with exposure to air, giving the wine a smoky intensity that would match well with grilled meats. Vinous 92 points (Feb 2019). The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva is bold, ample and powerful, with a real sense of breadth in this vintage. The tannins need time to soften, as the wine is a bit burly at this stage. This is another stellar release for a wine that routinely overachieves its peer group and price. Dense and packed, with tremendous structure, the 2015 has a lot to say. But readers will have to be patient, as it is very clearly early days for this wine. Wine Advocate 90 points (Oct 2018). The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva opens to dark color richness and savory aromas. There is black fruit at the core of this wine, but the aromatic contours also embrace fleeting tones of smoked bacon, dark spice and garden potting soil. You feel the heat and exuberance of the vintage in the mouth, especially where soft fruit fiber is contrasted against the natural energy and acidic brightness of the Sangiovese grape (blended with 10% Canaiolo and Colorino in this case). Some 200,000 bottles were made. James Suckling 96 points (Jan 2019). 100 Best Wines Under $30 (2018) - Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of green olives. White truffles and deep earth, too. Full-bodied, so layered and beautiful with a fabulous texture and ripe tannins. It is so pure and minimalist in the end, showing the effect of traditional, hands-off winemaking. Don't miss this. Decant before serving. One for the cellar. Drink or hold. |
| Price: | $ 27.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from West Trenton Fine Wines & Liquors
| Address: |
1511 Parkway Avenue Ewing West Trenton, NJ 08628 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 609-538-0045 |
First added to 1000 Corks on October 17, 2018.
This product was inactivated July 3, 2022.
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