Winery Castello di Monsanto - Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio

Winery Castello di MonsantoChianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio from the Winery Castello di Monsanto

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio of Winery Castello di Monsanto in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Castello di Monsanto's Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio from Winery Castello di Monsanto are 1990, 1977, 1968, 2004 and 1983.

Informations about the Winery Castello di Monsanto

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Castello di Monsanto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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In the top 2500 of of Italy wines
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The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Paille (wine of)

A sweet wine obtained by passerillage after harvesting bunches of grapes placed on racks or hung in well-ventilated premises.

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