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
Release Price: $20/750mL
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.
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.
September 7, 2021 - A bit light bodied even for a Sangiovese. Red berry, Very bright. Medium finish.
August 7, 2021 - Plums, pipe tobacco, violets, and loads of acid in the supple tannins. Really nice wine.
July 10, 2021 - Great taste! Goes well with red meat but possibly better with red sauce on pasta or pizza.
May 21, 2021 - Black olives, red cherries, bell peppers, hot pepper flakes, and orange zest. Loads of heat and acid on the finish. Perfect match for tomatoes.
January 3, 2021 - Bold rich Chianti
November 7, 2020 - Very impressive wine at such a low price point. It poured to a rich ruby red color, after a 1 hour decant it had a nice expression of red fruit aromas. Tastes of cherry were immediately apparent, with undertones of raspberry, strawberry and other red fruits. I sensed a slight touch of oak. Med tannins. This is a very good drinking wine, highly recommend trying it.
June 6, 2020 - Fin frukt litt alkohol stikk. Brent tre og bildekk trekker litt ned.