Castello di Monsanto Riserva

Castello di Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva

Castello di Monsanto Riserva

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva

An accessible example of the unique style and character of Castello di Monsanto wines. This multi-faceted wine can be enjoyed straight away or left to develop and evolve as the years roll by. It is our most widely produced wine by far, underlining our winery’s belief in Sangiovese, which acquires a strength and energy from our soil that must be patiently awaited. One of the oldest wines in Italy, it appeared on the market in the 1960s and has become an ambassador for the entire denomination around the world.

Designation

Chianti Classico D.O.C. Riserva

First year of production

1962

Grape varieties

70% Sangiovese; 20% Trebbiano and Malvasia; 10% Canaiolo and Colorino

Training system

Guyot and spurred cordon


Vinification

In temperature controlled truncated conical steel vats with emptying system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.

Maturazione o invecchiamento

In 5000 litre chestnut casks for 2 years

Ageing

Six months of bottle aging

Climate trend

This vintage received high ratings from the beginning, thanks to a cool spring and warm autumn with some rain at the end of the harvest. The wine takes a long time to open and fully express its bouquet.  It was bottled with a small amount of malic acid, which created a sediment in the bottle. This wine has great structure and a perfect balance between alcohol and acidity, and we believe it has great ageing potential.

Castello di Monsanto Riserva