Author Archives: Sindy Leung

Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Amarone Classico DOC 2009

DOC – Valpolicella ( Veneto ) Grape 70% Corvina 15% Rondinella 15% Corvinone Ratings & Awards Silver Medal – International Wine Challenge 2009 Bronze Medal – DECANTER World Wine Awards Tasting Notes colour: garnet red, dense and compact Nose : of great intensity and persistence, with Ethereal, fruity scents of cherries and pickled plum dried… Read More »

Artero Crianza Merlot Tempranillo La Mancha DO 2008

DO – La Mancha Grape 50% Merlot 50% Tempranillo Ratings & Awards Gold Medal – Mundus Vini, Germany ——————————————————————————– *Established in 1940, Finca Munoz vemains a family concern and their long list of awards and commendations place it among the vegion’s top producers. *Wine Ageing : 6months in second year American oak barrels.

Legado Munoz Merlot VT de Castilla 2008

VDT – La Mancha Grape 100% Merlot Tasting Notes Appearance: Deep red cherry colour with flashes of purple. Nose: Notes of patisserie, touches of raspberry, lactic nuances and red liquorice. Hints of balsamic and a little violet Flavour: meaty and warm, fine tannins with fruity bottom note. Pairing: Dishes with vegetables, dried fruit, roast vegetables,… Read More »

Legado Munoz Chardonnay Barrel Fermented VT de Castilla 2010

VDT – La Mancha Grape 100% Chardonnay Rating & Awards Bronze Medal – Japan Wine Challenge Tasting Notes Appearance: Beautiful straw yellow colour with metallic reflections. Nose: Complex aroma flecked with tropical fruits amongst which pineapple, mango and banana abound, on a bottom note of citrus. Lactic notes also appear. Flavour: It is flavourful and… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi Chardonnay IGT 2007

Wine Spectator : 90pts IGT – Toscana Grape 100% Chardonnay ——————————————————————————– Born in 1980 from a challenge of Fabrizio Bianchi to create a white wine of great character in an area which was not especially dedicated to it, this selection of Chardonnay from the Valdigallo vineyard, 3.50 hectares at an altitude of 260 metre a.s.l.… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico DOCG 2007 (375ml)

Robert Parker : 87~89pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape Sangiovese Rating & Awards Wine Front Review 94 Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Tasting Notes The 2007 Chianti Classico is a soft, fragrant Chianti bursting with ripe fruit, licorice and flowers. This vinous, generous Chianti is best enjoyed on the young side. It is a wonderful… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2008

Robert Parker : 92pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo & Colorino Rating&Awards Rated 5 stars by DECANTER 92pts by James Sucking Tasting Notes 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… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2007

Robert Parker : 90pts Wine Spectator 92pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grape 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo & Colorino Rating Rated 5 stars by DECANTER Top 100 in 2011 by WINE SPECTATOR Tasting Notes Monsanto’s 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva is simply beautiful. The opulent, forward fruit that is typical of the year is present, but a… Read More »

Castello Di Monsanto Chianti Classico DOCG 2008

Robert Parker : 89pts DOCG – Chianti Classico Grapes 90% Sangiovese 10% Canaiolo and Colorino Ratings & Awards Rated 4 stars by DECANTER Wine Front Review 94 Tasting Notes The 2008 Chianti Classico is a pretty, fresh wine ideal for near-term enjoyment. The Chianti Classico is fleshier and deeper than the Monrosso, with a juiciness… Read More »