The 2020 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico is a vibrant, fresh wine made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino. It's a great example of an "annata" wine, meaning it's crafted to be approachable and enjoyable early. On the nose, you'll find brambleberries, raspberries, tomato leaves, lemon peel, and a hint of bark, along with some tar and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine, slightly stemmy tannins, and there's a beautiful rose-petal character. The finish is fresh, mineral, and clean, with a hint of floral delicacy.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 94
Published: Jan 2, 2023

Brambleberries, raspberries, tomato leaves, lemon peel and bark on the nose. Some tar and crushed stones, too. Medium-bodied with fine, slightly stemmy tannins. Rose-petal character comes through. Fresh and mineral at the end. Better after 2023. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 89
Published: Feb 9, 2023
Drink: 2022-2026

This is the entry-level red, or the so-called annata wine. The Castello di Monsanto 2020 Chianti Classico is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino aged in large oak casks for 15 months. Production is big with 55,000 bottles made. The wine is exceedingly simple and fresh, and it nails these objectives even in a hot vintage such as 2020. It shows medium-dark concentration and plenty of dark fruit and cherry. 

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 16
Published: May 24, 2022
Drink: 2022-2026

San Donato in Poggio. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino. Cask sample.
Lustrous mid crimson. Perfumed red fruit with minerally, earthy undertones. Light, juicy fruit with bags of crunchy tannins and lively acidity on the finish.

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Produced from our youngest vines, our Chianti Classico d'Annata combines readiness and abandon on the palate with the depth that the Monsanto lands give our wines.
Appellation Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.
First-year of production 1990
Grapes 90% Sangiovese 10% Colorino e Canaiolo
Cultivation method Guyot e spurred cordon
Vinification In steel truncated conical vats at controlled temperature with emptying system (Delestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.
Aging in 38 hl oak barrels