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Red
2018 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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sboyle wrote: 87 points
February 18, 2024 - Notes of licorice, blueberries, and strawberries with a spicy note. Acidity is medium-plus and tannins are medium/medium-plus. Body is medium/medium plus.
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GigEmGuy Likes this wine: 91 points
November 19, 2023 - Wonderful. Lush and moody
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Steve Greenhouse Likes this wine:
November 10, 2023 - Da uno dei migliori produttori del Chianti Classico in assoluto, un bicchiere molto tipico: figlio dell'annata 2018, prima incensata e ora molto ridimensionata, mostra un'amarena nitida e pulita al naso, la quale già prelude ad un sorso di vero sangiovese di razza, acido e corposo al tempo stesso. Bell'interpretazione di un "base" che sa unire freschezza e complessità . Avercene...
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SavRingler Likes this wine: 90 points
March 7, 2023 - Decanted for ~30 mins. Cherry and lemon on the nose. Medium+ body. Off dry. Could still continue aging. Very enjoyable!
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hbay Likes this wine: 88 points
February 24, 2023 - Fredags tapas
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By Michaela Morris
Chianti Classico Anteprime 2021, 3/25/2021 (link)(Castello di Monsanto, Chianti, Classico, Tuscany, Italy, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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2/11/2021 (link)(Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- 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 870731000033
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 332 (50%)
- Consumed 338 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietySangiovese Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionChianti
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