2013 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico

Community Tasting Notes (10) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  12/29/2018 - Stampeder wrote: 86 Points

  Have tried several vintages of this wine and keep thinking I’m going to hit on one I really like. But, not happened. This was supposed to be a stellar year in Europe, but this wine taste the same year in year out. There is something to be said about consistency.
  
  This to me is nothing more than a table wine, but at $18+ a bottle, that isn’t table wine price. This wine comes off thin, with no depth and so so fruit. Having it with food doesn’t seem to make any difference. Not a wine I plan on keeping in my cellar.

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  9/8/2018 - dvansteenderen Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Small tasting glass @ VINEUM during service, so a brief note. Classic Sangiovese nose, nice grip. Good acidity and rustig tannins. Good!

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  7/3/2018 - Gian wrote: 87 Points

  Light red color, nose of cherries, earth , on the palate fruity, cherries, nice acidity

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  2/12/2018 - jcassi01 Does not like this wine: 89 Points

  WS gave this a 91, and I unfortunately don’t agree. The earthiness on the nose had a funkiness that was offputting to me. Palate had pure cherry with good density, so that was all good. Decent finish too.
  
  Drank better when chilled.

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  10/13/2017 - Necowine wrote: 86 Points

  [Chianti vs. Italy blind 4/6] stinky on the nose - rubbery, yoghurty - but just fine on the palate, with dominant dark, bitter soiliness and hints of perhaps clay? [post-reveal: lot of the group hadn't guessed Chianti. I don't much like the qpr here, either]

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