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Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2008


Sangiovese

from Tuscany, Italy

Price: $25.00 $19.99
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Item No. 115873 
(3)
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
red wine style:
Light & Fruity Smooth & Supple Earthy & Spicy Big & Bold
winemaker's notes:

The 2007 vintage of this wine was ranked #31 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2011

This Chianti Classico Riserva is ruby red tending towards garnet. The bouquet is rich, intense and complex with notes of black cherry and spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied with rich red berry fruit flavors complimenting a backbone of tannin.

alcohol by volume: 14.0%
critical acclaim:

"The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva is a very pretty, centered wine. Dark cherries, plums, spices, menthol, cedar, game and tobacco are some of the notes that emerge from the glass. The 2008 is an understated Riserva that impresses for its length, focus and balance. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023."

92 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Chewy and structured, with a firm tannins and racy acidity. Full body, with lots of plummy and blackberry fruit."

92 Points

James Suckling

"Bright red. Delicate aromas of redcurrant, blueberry and violet. Fresh and refined, with lovely purity and verve to the red cherry, redcurrant and floral flavors. Finishes with smooth tannins and great acid lift."

91 Points

International Wine Cellar

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.
nannema - Philadelphia, PA (read all my reviews)
rating (5/17/2013):
Not as good as I hoped. Not much body to it
rating (1/29/2013):
Excellent, would have again anytime
rating (1/10/2013):
Very acidic for a Chianti Classico. OK but not great -- needs to be paired with the right food to be successful. Not for drinking alone. You can find better Tuscans at this price point.
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ponza tony - Branford, CT (read all my reviews)
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