Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

8.969 ratings
8.810 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
Daron Watson

aromas of black and red currant, garrigue, aged meat

crunchy and juicy black currant, damson plumb, boysenberry fruits dominate with notes of eucalyptus, bay leaf and sage stick on the finish

aromas of black and red currant, garrigue, aged meat

crunchy and juicy black currant, damson plumb, boysenberry fruits dominate with notes of eucalyptus, bay leaf and sage stick on the finish

Jan 23rd, 2022
David Townsend

A "nice" bottle of wine. Nothing dramatic, but certainly not discardable. Fruit bearing and generous, but a little grippy. Decanted, so no sediment, but still a bit "dirty" on the palate.

A "nice" bottle of wine. Nothing dramatic, but certainly not discardable. Fruit bearing and generous, but a little grippy. Decanted, so no sediment, but still a bit "dirty" on the palate.

3 people found it helpfulDec 7th, 2014
Alexandre Calvi

2008- shows a bit of VA, a perfect picking. this blend shows the tomato and ripe black cherry. Dark as a Brunello, fennel and roasted savory herbs with a sanguine finish!

2008- shows a bit of VA, a perfect picking. this blend shows the tomato and ripe black cherry. Dark as a Brunello, fennel and roasted savory herbs with a sanguine finish!

Jul 24th, 2015
Chris Walsh

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

8.7

Love this wine. In a good place right now. Showing bright, fresh red fruits.

Love this wine. In a good place right now. Showing bright, fresh red fruits.

May 10th, 2014
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

8.5

Not the most graceful expression, but pretty good for the money: classic red fruits, dried herbs, savories.

Not the most graceful expression, but pretty good for the money: classic red fruits, dried herbs, savories.

Apr 9th, 2014
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.2

Aspen

Aspen

Mar 2nd, 2014
Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

8.9

I love this Chianti. Dark, robust, slate rock, yet opens up quickly with a long finish. $26 / 90pts

I love this Chianti. Dark, robust, slate rock, yet opens up quickly with a long finish. $26 / 90pts

Oct 7th, 2013
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.0

Enjoying a perfect afternoon

Enjoying a perfect afternoon

Jun 13th, 2013
James Kozik

Needs some air.

Needs some air.

Nov 17th, 2012
J Ferrugia

Laura Bianchi and her team continue the long family tradition of making beautiful wines. This marvelous Chianti is a good example. Its traditional style exhibits a layered structure of ripe cherry fruit & herbs accented with light tannins that make it a delight to drink. The wine is at its peak. Enjoy it!

Laura Bianchi and her team continue the long family tradition of making beautiful wines. This marvelous Chianti is a good example. Its traditional style exhibits a layered structure of ripe cherry fruit & herbs accented with light tannins that make it a delight to drink. The wine is at its peak. Enjoy it!

Jan 22nd, 2022