Castello di Monsanto
Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Colorino |
| Aging | The maturing lasts 12 months in 50 hl barrels of Slavonia oak. Finally, it spends the last three-month period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2021 |
Description
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.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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2022
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2022
90/100
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
90/100
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2022
90/100
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Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Andrea Giovannini
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 72
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| Name | Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Monsanto |
| Origin | Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI) |
| Wine making | It is vinified in steel for about 18 days. |
| Aging | The maturing lasts 12 months in 50 hl barrels of Slavonia oak. Finally, it spends the last three-month period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
