Castello di Monsanto
Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend
Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 Riserva pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, old wood, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. A young, taught Monsanto CCR and I believe this will open with some more time on its side. Drink now if you must but better after 2031 and through 2046.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2021 Riserva pours a garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, old wood, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is medium+. A young, taught Monsanto CCR and I believe this will open with some more time on its side. Drink now if you must but better after 2031 and through 2046.
Jun 8th, 2026
floral some dark fruits, easy acids, well-poured, and another at a great price.
floral some dark fruits, easy acids, well-poured, and another at a great price.
Jun 12th, 2026
This was a good bottle- definitely benefits when opened for a bit. At the price point I would rather get the Villa Splendida though both are about 35 bucks
This was a good bottle- definitely benefits when opened for a bit. At the price point I would rather get the Villa Splendida though both are about 35 bucks
Apr 3rd, 2026
Really enjoyed this with spaghetti bolognese
Really enjoyed this with spaghetti bolognese
Oct 24th, 2025
Veronica had this 6 months ago
Veronica had this 6 months ago
Mar 20th, 2026