Castello di Monsanto

The Chianti Classico exudes beautiful fruit and spice notes, juicy and flattering on the palate. Successful - this classic from Castello di Monsanto foreshadows the style of the even greater reds from this winery. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium to deep, youthful ruby red. Powerful and deep cherry on the nose with hints of raspberry and salty notes. Great depth of fruit on the palate with a compact layer of tannins. Impressive and boldly structured." Jancis Robinson

"It shows cherry and redcurrant with violet, blood orange and crushed stone. This estate was among the first to embrace the very streamlined and elegant approach to Sangiovese that is so popular today." Wine Advocate

"Intense and structured, this Annata combines ripe red and black cherries with high acidity and a super fresh balsamic quality, and just a hint of creaminess in the background. The mid palate is juicy and delicious, showing great balance through to the lovely cherry finish." Decanter

"A smooth, juicy red wine with intense aromas and flavours of blackberries, black cherries, violets, earth and graphite. The tannins leave a powdery feel on the finish, along with lively acidity. Overall, this wine is balanced and very long. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino." Wine Spectator

"Notes of spiced cherries and red plums with walnuts, spicy herbs, dark liquorice and damp bark. Juicy and racy on the palate with medium body and polished tannins. Fresh and crisp. Supple and structured with a spicy, red-fruited finish. Very attractive." James Suckling

"The 2021 Chianti Classico is outrageously beautiful. Rich, dark and layered, the 2021 is packed with dark red/purple fruit, lavender, spice and tobacco. harvestwill find a Chianti Classico with a striking inner sweetness and exceptional balance. The 2021 is one of the best editions of this wine I have ever tasted." Vinous

"Even in the Chianti "vintage", all the crackling quality of the house's raw material can be felt. Redcurrant on the nose, with hints of rhubarb and mentholated Valdostan mint. In the drink, iodine-salty tannins, great crispness of fruit with a fruity, mentholated finish." Luca Gardini

Nemo is an exceptional Tuscan Cabernet: It is masculine, extremely spicy and of an impressive expressiveness. In the initially slightly reductive bouquet, a poptpourri of morello cherry, spices, liquorice, leather, tobacco and a hint of rosemary oil. The palate is punchy, complex and of a high aromatic intensity and at the same time distinctly Tuscan identity. We strongly recommend giving the wine a few hours of aeration before drinking - the alternative for the patient is to put it in the cellar and find it again in five years ... SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby red. Rich, tree-ripe cherries on the nose, cranberries, a dash of ink and graphite, violets. On the palate with beautiful melting and great cassis fruit, also minty components, spans a fine arch, fine afterdrying in the finish." Falstaff

"The Castello di Monsanto 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Nemo is a pretty treat. The aromas are spot on and the bouquet shows little sign of the vintage heat that proved difficult in many parts of Tuscany. Instead, this wine offers delicate tones of blue flower, black olive, spice and campfire ash. There is smoothness on the bouquet; however, the palate shows some of the tannic astringency and tightness that is characteristic of this 2017 vintage. Give it a few more years of bottle age." Wine Advocate

"The blackcurrant and vanilla character is coming through strongly here now, both on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Some bitterness at the end with the new wood. Give this time to come around." James Suckling

In 1962, Il Poggio Gran Selezione was the first Chianti Classico in the appellation to be vinified and bottled as a single-vineyard wine (cru) - a revolution at the time!

Sparkling, rich ruby garnet. The wine exudes classic aromas of dark plum, menthol and liquorice, which will develop wonderfully over time. On the palate with incredible energy, tension and lots of liveliness. Our tip: Buy it, put it in the cellar and forget about it for a decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Beguiling Sangiovese nose with aromas of wild berries and lilac; finesse-rich texture, fine-grained, still youthful tannins in harmony with the acidity, invigorating final on notes of blackcurrant. Classic and long-lasting." Vinum

"Sparkling, powerful ruby garnet. Opens with emphatic spicy notes, some cardamom and thyme, then juicy sour cherries, plums and pomegranate, seems very fresh. On the palate stoffiges, densely meshed tannin, shows very good tension, salty and with a long finish." Falstaff

"Laura Bianchi and her team make exceptional wines, and I am always happy to recommend Castello di Monsanto. The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Il Poggio shows a dark garnet colour, although it is less shiny in this hot vintage. Ripe aromas of baked plums, raspberry pie and strawberry jam rise from the bouquet. The fruit is complemented by lightly toasted spices. With fruit from 5.2 hectares of galestro-rich soils." Wine Advocate

"The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna il Poggio is elegant, transparent and absolutely delicious, all characteristics that make it very easy to enjoy and appreciate upon release. Notes of cedar, tobacco, liquorice and spices give the 2017 an impressive aromatic presence. It's a great wine that is particularly refined given the very warm and dry growing season." Vinous

"Eucalyptus and iron accents frame the core of cherry and raspberry fruit in this intense, powerful red wine. It offers a balance of fruit and savoury elements, with plenty of ripe fruit in the mid-palate, followed by a long finish of minerals, underbrush and tobacco." Wine Spectator

"Lively yet with such depth that I finish a glass quickly (and happily) trying to understand this wine. The tannins are muscular - as broad as swimmers' shoulders - and enhanced by 18 months in 500 litres of French oak. Aromas and flavours of black cherries and blackberries, sandalwood, almonds and orange peel; rich, concentrated but not overbearing. The acidity is high and bright amidst the dark fruit flavours. This wine is spiritual and physical, a great single vineyard wine." Decanter

"A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino from the vineyard "Il Poggio", one of the first successfully cultivated by the Bianchi family. Great typical nuances on the nose, like black cherry jam, with notes of eucalyptus and nutmeg. The palate is juicy, taut, with a return of fruit and sweet spices. Great length." Luca Gardini

"Concentrated, lively fruit with an intense nose of sour cherries, cassis, baked strawberries, grilled herbs, liquorice and semi-dried tomatoes. Also lemon peel. Medium to full body with ripe, integrated tannins. Long and delicious. Fantastic depth and energy." James Suckling

In 1962, Il Poggio Gran Selezione was the first Chianti Classico in the appellation to be vinified and bottled as a single-vineyard wine (cru) - a revolution at the time!

Sparkling, rich ruby garnet. The wine exudes classic aromas of dark plum, menthol and liquorice, which will develop wonderfully over time. On the palate with incredible energy, tension and lots of liveliness. Our tip: Buy it, put it in the cellar and forget about it for a decade. SUPERIORE.DE

"Il Poggio was the first Chianti Classico to carry the single-vineyard designation in 1962. The 2018 vintage reveals high-toned aromas of sweet redcurrants accompanied by hints of lavender and laurel. It is full-bodied and youthfully grippy, with powerful tannins framing the lush raspberry and cranberry flavours, and hints of Mediterranean herbs extending the long finish." Decanter

"The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna il Poggio is a medium-bodied wine that needs a few years to mellow the tannins. At this tasting, the 2018 shows itself to be a Poggio with compelling aromatic presence, but perhaps a little less textural breadth than in its best years. Dried herbs, cedar, tobacco and scorched earth linger on the spicy finish. A few more years in the bottle should do the trick. The understated side of Il Poggio comes through beautifully." Vinous

"The wine opens to dark fruit aromas, light spice, grilled herb and integrated tannins, and it closes with tart fruit and nice freshness." Wine Advocate

"A muscular red with aromas of iron, almonds, tar and underbrush adding a spicy element to the core of cherry and blackberry fruit. Dense, dusty tannins and a mineral vein lend austerity, while this red wine proclaims "hands off" on the finish. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino." Wine Spectator

"Lots of lavender and sage with aromas of lemon blossom and cherries. Medium-bodied with firm and fine tannins that are crisp rather than chewy. Needs time to soften but is already impressive and precise. A classicism rarely found in Italy." James Suckling