2020 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva [D94][JS94][JD94][V93][WA93][WS91]

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2020 Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva [D94][JS94][JD94][V93][WA93][WS91]Producer: Monsanto Region: Chianti Classico, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy Varietal: Sangiovese Year: 2020 Decanter, 94 Points "First produced in 1962, this Riserva is unusual in that it represents the majority of the estate's production around four times as many bottles are produced as for the Chianti Classico annata. In 2019 there was a rainy spring followed by a warm but not overly hot summer, and ideal weather at harvest time. Bright hedgerow berry

this glides across the palate with rich buttercream notes to the flavors of apricot tart

This is a very Burgundian Brunello

it’s a well-balanced and potent style to drink 2025-2035

Daikon radish and redwood forest floor emanate from the glass

The fruit counterpoints the generous

100% whole bunch

balancing acidity

but better in 2023

Chip Dry is made from selected dry white ports produced from grapes grown in the Douro Superior (the eastern area of the Douro Valley)

Best from 2032 through 2050

"Fairly fresh pink color and showing hints of strawberries and raspberries in the nose

The wine is handled differently in the cellars than the Las Cabañuelas or El Jorco