Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2021

Castello di Monsanto | Tuscany
Fatt. Monsanto di Bianchi Fabrizio S.a.r.l. | Via Monsanto 8 | IT 50028 Barberino Tavernelle

29162321 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Castello di Monsanto's Chianti Classico Riserva is a fabulous wine that punches well above its weight. Dark cherry, plum, liquorice, spice, leather, lavender and tobacco run through this wonderfully nuanced and vibrant Riserva. It is surprisingly expressive and open even at a young age and will continue to drink well for over 15 years. Sweet floral notes extend the finish of this medium-bodied, graceful and well-structured wine. Interesting Storage potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with brightening edges. Slightly ethereal on the nose, blood orange, thyme and white chocolate come to the fore. Rich cherry fruit on the finish. Juicy on the palate with pleasant acidity and mature tannins." Falstaff

"The Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 comes from a great vintage and shows a medium-dark garnet red colour. Like the entry-level Chianti Classico, this Riserva also offers a beautiful intensity of primary fruit. This brightness, with plenty of wild cherry and raspberry, is Castello di Monsanto's calling card. There is plenty of sweet ripeness with preserved fruit, a hint of earthiness and cinnamon." Wine Advocate

"The Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is a wine with pedigree and class. Aromatic, lively and clear, the Riserva captures all the best qualities of the year. Crushed flowers, dark red/purple fruit, mint, blood orange and pomegranate are just some of the many notes that unfold in the glass. This is a great achievement." Vinous

"Spiced dark cherries, cassis, ripe plums and a hint of cedar and mushrooms on the nose. It is juicy, structured and fine-grained, with a medium to full body and a long, firm finish full of fruit." James Suckling

"This lush, dense red wine is packed with flavours of cherries, blackberries, pomegranates and violets. Its tannins are ripe and refined, while the lively acidity keeps everything in view. An iron train runs through the long, energetic finish." Wine Spectator

"The intention with Castello di Monsanto's Riserva is to produce a wine with immediate accessibility as well as serious ageing potential. The 2021 is beautiful and precise from the start. It is rich with aromas of black pepper, flint and earthy blackberries. It is equally perfumed on the palate and convinces with notes of rose, bergamot and graphite. A firm tannic structure and linear acidity are complemented by a great depth of fruit that is very complex and tightly knit. My instinct tells me that this wine can only get better, so I prefer to wait. The solution is to buy a few bottles to enjoy its evolution." Decanter