2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico

Community Tasting Notes (13) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  2/23/2024 - wino from way back Likes this wine: 91 Points

  I basically agree with the following review by Wine Spectator, but I’m backing off of their score a bit. I’d say 90 or 91. Hard to believe this is a $20 wine.
  Per WS: score 93
  Rich and supple, laced with black currant, black cherry, violet and earth notes. Vibrant, firming up as the fruit-stained aftertaste lingers. Best from 2020 through 2033. 6,000 cases made, 300 cases imported.
  Bruce Sanderson
  Issue Date: Oct 31, 2018
  Release Price: $20/750mL

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  5/10/2023 - BoxerBee wrote: 91 Points

  Floral, with violet taking the lead, licorice, graphite, black currant. Excellent fruit (rich cherry) intensity, with particularly fine tannins providing support. Fresh finish. A modest label, but a true fine wine, better suited for ageing than the 2015 Monsanto Riserva. Will reach its prime in a couple of years and drink well for another 10 years. Drink 2025 - 2033. 91+ points.

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  9/21/2021 - Gregmonroe Likes this wine:

  Medium red color, nose of bright red fruit that jumped from the glass when pouring two glasses, a slight earthiness that I typically associate with Chianti, but mostly bright red fruit on the palate. Great with pasta and after some air, quite enjoyable by itself. A good wine.

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  9/7/2021 - tannictongue Likes this wine: 88 Points

  A bit light bodied even for a Sangiovese. Red berry, Very bright. Medium finish.

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  8/7/2021 - Jackstraw212 wrote: 92 Points

  Plums, pipe tobacco, violets, and loads of acid in the supple tannins. Really nice wine.

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