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Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 from Castello Monsanto, pure Sangiovese at 14°, vinified in steel and aged at least 12 months, at €20.50 instead of €23.80. No awards or mention of ageing potential or organic farming is specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG appellation named with its production zone in Tuscany and pure Sangiovese, a consistently king grape variety; ruby colour and red fruits, spices, floral notes all concur.
No awards or guide mentioned and producer not attested by any text; simple absence of information, score maintained in the 5.6-6.4 range.
€20.50 for a Chianti Classico DOCG with a crossed-out price of €23.80: pricing consistent with the appellation's standing, without any distinction to push it higher.
Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; an ageing potential mention is missing.
Castello Monsanto named and located in Chianti Classico, steel vinification with skin maceration and ageing of at least 12 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you toward a wine that embodies the quintessence of Tuscany, a bottle that whispers to you stories of sun-drenched hills and age-old traditions. This Chianti Classico from Castello Monsanto is not just a wine, it is an invitation to travel, an immersion into an exceptional terroir.
We are here in the heart of Chianti Classico, a prestigious appellation of Tuscany, where the Castello Monsanto estate reigns supreme. This wine comes from pure Sangiovese, the region's king grape, grown with passion on lands that have seen the birth of some of Italy's greatest wines. The 2022 vintage benefited from optimal climatic conditions, promising remarkable balance.
As soon as you pour it, this Chianti Classico offers you an intense ruby red color, a promise of depth. On the nose, it unfolds a complex and captivating aromatic bouquet: I detect notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, interwoven with spicy and floral touches. On the palate, it reveals itself robust and rich, with a velvety texture that coats the palate. You will find those red fruits again, but also more earthy nuances and a hint of tobacco, all culminating in a notable persistence. Its vinification takes place in steel tanks with skin maceration, followed by aging of at least twelve months, giving it this structure and complexity.
This Chianti Classico is a choice ally for your meals. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a pasta dish with wild boar ragù, or even with aged cheeses. It will elevate Tuscan cuisine, but also your favorite dishes that call for a wine with character. It is the perfect wine for an evening with friends, an intimate dinner, or simply to treat yourself and enjoy a moment of gustatory escape. Let yourself be tempted by this authentic expression of Chianti Classico, a bottle with so much to tell.
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