2007 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Community Tasting Notes (201) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  12/23/2022 - chifred wrote: 91 Points

  No notes. Excellent. Still going strong.

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  12/11/2022 - stet Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Color: medium ruby with slight bricking, color right to the rim
  Nose: mature red fruit at the forefront, with cherry mostly. Wet soil and mushroom, and a little mint. It's still quite primary but the fruit has a slight hint of raisin to it that tells of this being no spring chicken
  Palate: medium body, medium-high acidity, pretty lively medium-high tannins. Noticeable alcohol. Confirms the nose mostly, with a little more blue fruit
  Finish: medium-long
  
  This is a very nice chianti approaching maturity. It still has vigor both in the fruit and the structure, no reason to believe this can't go a while still. It's enjoyable now, and a great food companion. Had after 1h open, cool room temp, no noticeable decline at all while drinking over 2h

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  9/30/2022 - chifred wrote: 91 Points

  Nose with forest, hint blue/red fruit. Good acid, minimal tannins, very smooth with nice finish. Still going strong. Beautiful.

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  7/10/2022 - mike410 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Nice dark color, and no bricking. Still drinking very well.

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  2/27/2022 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 6b for 18/b from a local independent shop 10 years ago; this is #2. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Medium purple; mature black cherry, black plum, some oak; mature red fruits, very good mouthfeel. Delicious and glad to have more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, age, price: Notable+.

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