Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2022

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2022 is a refined, classic, and expressive Tuscan red wine crafted by the legendary Castello di Monsanto estate. Made from a traditional blend of Sangiovese alongside small percentages of Canaiolo and Colorino, it undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled steel vats followed by approximately 18 months of maturation in a combination of large oak casks and second-passage tonneaux. In the glass, it presents a brilliant ruby red color. The bouquet reveals fragrant aromas of red cherry, fresh raspberry, violet, and dark plum, layered with delicate hints of licorice, wild rosemary, and graphite. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, juicy, and supple, supported by velvety, fine-grained tannins and vibrant natural acidity that leads into a long, savory, and mineral-accented finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs brilliantly with bistecca alla fiorentina, roasted lamb chops, braised oxtail, wild boar ragout, porcini mushroom pasta, and aged Tuscan pecorino cheese.

94 Points - James Suckling

93 Points - Wine Spectator