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 and spiciness to the fruit that is quite attractive. It is a enjoyable entry-level Chianti Classico from one of the region’s top producers, but sadly is not imported into the US. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013.
Monsanto is a reference-point producer for fine Chianti. The estate’s top bottlings have a brilliant track record, but these entry-level wines deliver almost as much pleasure at much more accessible prices.
-by Robert Parker
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This wine is born from a selection of grapes coming from the vineyards which are considered to be the most suitable for ageing in large 50hl barrels. Composed of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino, it is vinified in steel for about 18 days. The maturing lasts 12 months in 50 hl barrels of Slavonia oak. Finally, it spends the last three-month period of ageing in glass.