2014 Chianti Classico Riserva
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The 2014 Chianti Classico Riserva is another stellar wine from Monsanto. Here the flavors are dark and deeply spiced, with plenty of black cherry, plum, leather, cinnamon and clove overtones. The 2014 Riserva boasts considerable depth while retaining the classic Monsanto midweight sense of structure. The 2014 finishes with a real sense of tannic clout. I would prefer to cellar it for at least a few years. Even at this early stage, the 2014 is a wine of real character and personality.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2014 Chianti Classico Riserva is a dark and thickly concentrated expression in terms of appearance. Its texture is soft and luscious. The blend is 90% Sangiovese with smaller parts Canaiolo and Colorino. Like many other wines from this vintage, the mouthfeel is leaner and more compact than usual.