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Castello di Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2012
Ratings on Delectable
Geoff Troup 
Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines
This is a really incredible bottle of wine, and a great value even at 25+ a bottle. Some light cherry, dusty woody tannins, and some gamey meat at the end. Had this vintage 6 months ago and it was not the same wine. This is evolving month by month in the bottle.
This is a really incredible bottle of wine, and a great value even at 25+ a bottle. Some light cherry, dusty woody tannins, and some gamey meat at the end. Had this vintage 6 months ago and it was not the same wine. This is evolving month by month in the bottle.
9.2
Sean Genn
One of the best wine values in the world. Delivers so much for $15
One of the best wine values in the world. Delivers so much for $15
9.1Timothy Eustis
Wine Director Stagecoach Tavern
Old school. Lovely.
Old school. Lovely.
8.9Geoff Troup
Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines
Breathtaking acidity, barn, and smacks you with spice at the end. The best food wine I've ever seen.
Breathtaking acidity, barn, and smacks you with spice at the end. The best food wine I've ever seen.
8.9Ivonne Nill
An oldie, but goodie...fresh acidity, elegant, subdued fruit, classic Sangiovese textures and flavors. Perfect example of Chianti Classico Riserva, and great value.
An oldie, but goodie...fresh acidity, elegant, subdued fruit, classic Sangiovese textures and flavors. Perfect example of Chianti Classico Riserva, and great value.
8.9Pekka Holma
Crisp and clean. Balanced Chianti Classico Riserva.
Crisp and clean. Balanced Chianti Classico Riserva.
8.8Sam Friedland
Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.
Fine chianti Classico. Cherry bouquet and a tannic bite.
8.7
Ming Liang
Cherry, raspberry, espresso, incense, and oak-induced vanilla and spice on very aromatic and open nose. Round and silky on the palate with fine tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is surprisingly long. It has the purity that is not often seen in a wine I this price range. Great value!
Cherry, raspberry, espresso, incense, and oak-induced vanilla and spice on very aromatic and open nose. Round and silky on the palate with fine tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is surprisingly long. It has the purity that is not often seen in a wine I this price range. Great value!
8.8Andrew Schirmer
In these heady days of globalised en primeur releases, in tandem price appreciation and quality amelioration, the budget-minded wine buyer must consistently seek out the unfashionable. Chianti, still lodged in many minds as a source of romantic and cheap straw-covered fiascos--contents rarely as memorable as their packaging--is an undervalued source of fine wine. This Riserva is Exhibit A. Around $23.00, and just buzzing with intelligence, tradition, and provenance. Cellarable, too. Classic Sangiovese nose of dusty dark fruit. Great structure, acid, tannins, long finish. Beautiful work.
In these heady days of globalised en primeur releases, in tandem price appreciation and quality amelioration, the budget-minded wine buyer must consistently seek out the unfashionable. Chianti, still lodged in many minds as a source of romantic and cheap straw-covered fiascos--contents rarely as memorable as their packaging--is an undervalued source of fine wine. This Riserva is Exhibit A. Around $23.00, and just buzzing with intelligence, tradition, and provenance. Cellarable, too. Classic Sangiovese nose of dusty dark fruit. Great structure, acid, tannins, long finish. Beautiful work.
9.1Brent Bracamontes
Major Brett notes, which certainly makes this wine not for everyone. For me, however, there is a rusticity in this wine that stems from a pleasant integration of these barnyard-like flavors and fresh, lively red fruits.
Major Brett notes, which certainly makes this wine not for everyone. For me, however, there is a rusticity in this wine that stems from a pleasant integration of these barnyard-like flavors and fresh, lively red fruits.
8.8
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