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2018 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva
Sangiovese Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Chianti
- Chianti Classico DOCG
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Community Tasting Notes 38
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Vino Me wrote: 91 points
March 25, 2024 - Opened by Mark. The best of the 3 2018 Chianti wines we tried. Silky texture with creamy red fruit. Notes of berries, licorice and wet earth. Solid tannins. 91 points.
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BernieMSY Likes this wine: 93 points
March 14, 2024 - Decanted for two hours prior to tasting.
Medium dark ruby color; red fruit nose. Deep and smoothly integrated plum notes on the fore palate, and moderate acidity holds the entire enterprise together. Soft tannins support the satisfyingly long finish. The wine is drinking quite well right now, and will probably hang in a good spot for another five or six years.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Max S. Likes this wine: 90 points
January 9, 2024 - Started off as a whole lot of tomato leaf, some red fruits coming out after about 20 minutes, acidic earthiness. Good acidity. Wouldnt hold for the long haul. Good with red sauce pasta.
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Stevenquerido wrote: 88 points
December 21, 2023 - A bit disappointed, lacked fruit and concentration. Tannins were still very harsh, acidity very high, sour cherry, a lot of tobacco, medium to short length. Was better with food. Maybe opened too early? I will wait for my two other bottles, but will not buy again
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sboyle Likes this wine: 90 points
October 8, 2023 - Notes of gravel, plum, tomatoes and black pepper. Acidity is medium-plus. Tannins are medium. Body is medium-plus. Overall, its a pleasant Chianti Classico.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2018
- Type Red
- Producer Castello di Monsanto
- Varietal Sangiovese Blend
- Designation Riserva
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Chianti
- Appellation Chianti Classico DOCG
- UPC Code 8033237490322
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (0%)
- In Cellars 733 (59%)
- Consumed 510 (41%)
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