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2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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wino from way back Likes this wine: 91 points
February 23, 2024 - 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
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BoxerBee wrote: 91 points
May 10, 2023 - 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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Gregmonroe Likes this wine:
September 21, 2021 - 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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tannictongue Likes this wine: 88 points
September 7, 2021 - A bit light bodied even for a Sangiovese. Red berry, Very bright. Medium finish.
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Jackstraw212 wrote: 92 points
August 7, 2021 - Plums, pipe tobacco, violets, and loads of acid in the supple tannins. Really nice wine.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Castello di Monsanto
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Code 8033237490186
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 176 (41%)
- Consumed 257 (59%)
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