Castello di Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2017

Ratings on Delectable

Jay Kline Delectable Pro

Whenever in doubt, reach for Monsanto CCR; it will deliver. In this case, I needed something to sip on and use to cook with. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Beautiful dark cherry fruit with black tea and dried green herbs. Medium structure. Medium finish. It touches you in all the right places. Drink now and through 2027.

Whenever in doubt, reach for Monsanto CCR; it will deliver. In this case, I needed something to sip on and use to cook with. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Beautiful dark cherry fruit with black tea and dried green herbs. Medium structure. Medium finish. It touches you in all the right places. Drink now and through 2027.

9.1

Dave Parker

Solid for pizza night

Solid for pizza night

9.1

Jakub Kalinowski

So dark & brooding, savoury, earthy. Going through a less fruity phase right now. Dark earth, bit of roast, rosemary, sage, a faint whiff of black fruit. Yet there’s purity here. And incredible energy. On the palate this is youthfully burly, with a powerful tannin frame. Yet the tannins are juicy, fine, polished. And the acidity within - zingy & fresh. There’s character & depth here. And tension. Great balance & length. This is way too young but will evolve beautifully - I’m sure of that. An incredible savoury Sangiovese that just begs a solid piece of meat! I so much prefer this style to the plush, shiny modern Brunellos.

So dark & brooding, savoury, earthy. Going through a less fruity phase right now. Dark earth, bit of roast, rosemary, sage, a faint whiff of black fruit. Yet there’s purity here. And incredible energy. On the palate this is youthfully burly, with a powerful tannin frame. Yet the tannins are juicy, fine, polished. And the acidity within - zingy & fresh. There’s character & depth here. And tension. Great balance & length. This is way too young but will evolve beautifully - I’m sure of that. An incredible savoury Sangiovese that just begs a solid piece of meat! I so much prefer this style to the plush, shiny modern Brunellos.

9.2

Ericsson

This Chianti just flows, so easy to just keep on drinking…

This Chianti just flows, so easy to just keep on drinking…

9.1

Erik Michielsen

Lovely red fruit and straightforward fun. Paired with pasta and red sauce.

Lovely red fruit and straightforward fun. Paired with pasta and red sauce.

9.0

Lorena Jordao

Chianti Classico riserva 2017 @ La Bocca, White Plains. Yummy!

Chianti Classico riserva 2017 @ La Bocca, White Plains. Yummy!

8.8

Bob Keener

Lemony. Nice.

Lemony. Nice.

9.0

Brandon Cullen

Dry, smooth and very approachable. Great value. Loved it!

Dry, smooth and very approachable. Great value. Loved it!

9.0

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