Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2022

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

29162322 · 0,75 l · 34,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

When a winery uses the same label for its Riserva for over sixty years, it is not a lack of imagination – it is a philosophy. Castello di Monsanto's Riserva is considered one of Italy's oldest labels still in continuous production. The label was around even before Chianti Classico became an appellation. It has survived decades and changing fashions – and it encapsulates what Monsanto stands for: Sangiovese as a conviction. The estate is situated in San Donato in Poggio, the westernmost sub-region of Chianti Classico, at an altitude of 280 to 320 metres. Galestro – a slate-rich soil, sparse and highly mineral – is the soil in which the Sangiovese vines from four vineyards take root.

2022 was a warm, generous vintage in Chianti Classico – Mediterranean fruit, balanced ripeness, distinct character. The Riserva exemplifies this: an intense ruby red with garnet hues. The bouquet offers sour cherry, blackberry, violet, cedar wood, a hint of tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, with elegantly integrated tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral final. The promise Monsanto has been making since 1962 – delivered once again in this vintage. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is an intoxicating, spirited wine. Aromas of dark cherries and plums, leather, incense, cloves and mocha are indicative of a particularly dense vintage for this bottling, though this is attributable to an extremely warm, dry year. Whilst the Riserva is rather sombre, it is at the same time complex, multi-layered and utterly beguiling. It unfolds beautifully on the finish. Two-thirds of the wine was aged in barrels and one-third in neutral tonneaux." Vinous

"A dark wine with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violet and tar, as well as a hint of wild rosemary. Mature, yet fresh, supple and rich in tannins. The finish is still a little robust at present, yet has a delicate length. Needs a little more time." Wine Spectator

"A blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino, the Castello di Monsanto 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva has a distinctly brambly and savory side, with bay leaf, dried herbs and white pepper alongside dark plummy fruit. The peppery character carries onto the medium- to full-bodied palate, where an interesting green note gives the wine additional savory complexity. There is plenty of personality here, with that recurring bay leaf character marking the finish." Wine Advocate

"A restrained wine with light, refined aromas of raspberries, red cherries, a hint of mint, violets and liquorice. Medium-bodied, juicy and smooth, with velvety tannins and refreshing acidity. A long finish." James Suckling