2019 Monte Bernardi Chianti Classico Riserva

Community Tasting Notes (2) Median Score: 92 points

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  3/2/2024 - Redline325 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Nice aromas of rustic red fruit and forest floor. Very pure expression of Sangiovese. Approachable tannin, medium+ body, clean. Long finish of macerated cherry and a touch of tar. Very enjoyable and will pair nicely with food.

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  10/16/2023 - grafstrb wrote: 92 Points

  -- decanted 30 min. before initial taste --
  -- tasted non-blind over 1.5 hrs. --
  
  NOSE: earthy/red fruits/savory mix; hint of rubbed leather; little bit grapey; pretty expressive (not tight).
  
  BODY: violet-cranberry color of medium-deep depth; medium-light bodied; conglomerate cork.
  
  TASTE: medium+ acidity; cherries for days! -- sweet cherry, cherry Icee; some medium-fine, drying tannins; savory on the finish, and a touch grapey, but mostly cherries; not overtly oaky; 13.5% alc. not noticeable; hint of baked raspberries. Both Ash and I liked this a lot. Although I enjoy Chianti, it seems my Hit rate on them is well below 50% --- this one's a clear winner. Will definitely re-buy. Drink Now and over the medium term.
  
  50, 5, 12, 17, 8 = 92

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