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. — a year ago
Just lovely taste — 4 years ago
Slightly acidic and not as full as expected. Subtle floral and mineral notes with faded strawberry. The initially firm tannins became almost silky when we drank the rest the next day after decanting for half an hour. — 4 months ago
Fabulously seductive: Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir have an Italian princess! — 3 years ago
Yum! Fully mature and delicious — 3 years ago
Great for lunch — 5 months ago
Tasty! Very nice suprise, gets better with a while.to breathe. 2021 — a year ago
Exceptional value. — 3 years ago
Sam Friedland
This time around was better! Some fruit and pleasant tannins — 16 days ago