Castello di Monsanto

Der Chianti Classico verströmt schöne Frucht- und Würznoten, saftig und schmeichelnd am Gaumen. Gelungen - dieser Klassiker von Castello di Monsanto lässt den Duktus der noch größeren Roten dieser Kellerei erahnen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Edles Rubinrot. Einladende und knackige Nase, nach Himbeeren und Granatapfel, erinnert entfernt an Wassermelone, herzhaft. Spannt sich mit enormer Frische auf, sehr saftig, klare Frucht, fließt ruhig dahin bis ins lange anhaltende Finale." Falstaff

"Shows wonderful purity on the nose, especially given the vintage, showcasing violets, red licorice and lavender with tea-leaf undertones. Excellent density and pliability on the succulent, medium-bodied palate, running through which are a streak of driven acidity and a wall of firm tannins." James Suckling

Ein konzentrierter und komplexer Wein mit schönen Aromen von dunkler Kirsche, Pflaume, Menthol, Zeder und Tabak. Elegant, balanciert und lang - eine Understatement-Riserva mit gutem Lagerpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is a fabulous wine that punches well above its weight. Dark cherry, plum, licorice, spice, leather, lavender and tobacco all run through this wonderfully nuanced, vibrant Riserva. Already expressive and open, the 2016 will drink well for another 15+ years. Although not quite the value it was a few years ago, Monsanto's Riserva delivers serious quality for the money. Sweet floral notes extend this finish beautifully in this mid-weight, gracious, yet nicely structured Riserva from Monsanto." Vinous

"Offering richness, density and a sharply delineated approach, the 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is an elegant but also classic expression from this storied estate. The best qualities of this vintage come through here with tight and focused fruit flavors and clear perfumes of wild cherry, rose and button mushroom. There is a lingering note of cherry sweetness that serves to glue the wine's other attributes, like its freshness and integrated tannins, together in harmony." Robert Parker

"A fresh and bright red with sliced-orange and black-cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Tight and compact. Long and flavorful finish. Will age beautifully." James Suckling

"This is packed with black currant, black cherry, floral and juniper aromas and flavors. The tannins are assertive, matched to bracing acidity and a touch of heat." Wine Spectator

Il Poggio Riserva '11 verströmt klassische Aromen von dunkler Pflaume, Menthol und Lakritze, die sich im Laufe der Zeit wunderbar entwickeln werden. Am Gaumen mit unfassbar großer Energie und viel Lebendigkeit. Unser Tipp: Kaufen, in den Keller legen und für ein Jahrzehnt vergessen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Fein gezeichnete, duftige Nase, zeigt Noten nach Safran und getrockneten Tomaten, dann viel Brombeere, reife Kirsche, verspielt. Am Gaumen saftig und fest, zeigt viel reife Frucht, nach Himbeere und dunklen Kirschen, entfaltet sich mit geschliffenem, dichtmaschigem Tannin, feine, präsente Säure gibt dem Wein Lebendigkeit, im Finale würziges Zedernholz." Falstaff

"A mix of graphite, tea, cherry and raspberry flavors are the highlights of this elegant, firmly structured red. Dense, dusty tannins reign on the finish. On the rustic side, yet with plenty of personality. This gets better with air." Wine Spectator

"Monsanto's 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva Vigneto Il Poggio offers striking depth in the rich, flashy style of the year. This is a surprisingly open-knit vintage for Il Poggio, that clearly reflects the personality of the year. Succulent red cherry, raspberry mints, tobacco, cedar and licorice all gain a measure of added textural richness in this warm vintage. At the same time, there is plenty of Sangiovese kick to keep things bright throughout." VINOUS

"Very ripe fruit showing the warmth of the growing season of the vintage. Full and round with plenty of fruit and a savory finish. A classic Chianti Classico." James Suckling