Castello di Monsanto - Chianti Classico Il Poggio Gran Selezione 2018 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $83.67
Producer | Castello di Monsanto |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Subregion | Chianti Classico |
Varietal | Sangiovese |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | A100093 |
This item is available for pre-arrival.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
A muscular red, with iron, almond, tar and underbrush aromas that provide a savory element to the core of cherry and blackberry fruit. Dense, dusty tannins and a vein of mineral lend austerity as this announces "hands off" on the tightly wound finish. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino.
James Suckling: 96 Points
So much lavender and sage with lemon blossom and cherry aromas. Medium-bodied with firm and fine tannins that give a crunchiness instead of a chewiness. Needs time to soften but already impressive and precise. A classicism that is hard to find in Italy.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna il Poggio is a medium-bodied wine that is going to need a few years for the tannins to soften. In this tasting, the 2018 comes across as a Poggio with compelling aromatic presence but perhaps a bit less textural breadth than the very best years. Dried herbs, cedar, tobacco and scorched earth linger on the savory finish. Another few years in bottle should do the trick. The understated side of Il Poggio comes through beautifully.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The Castello di Monsanto 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Il Poggio is a blend of 95% Sangiovese with smaller parts Canaiolo and Colorino aged in oak for 18 months. The Vigna Il Poggio measures 5.2 hectares and sees a mix of local soils, including pietraforte (a type of hardened sandstone that tends to make structural wines of depth). The wine opens to dark fruit aromas, light spice, grilled herb and integrated tannins, and it closes with tart fruit and nice freshness.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
The sanguine, savory nose of cured meat, balsamic, pepper and sage has a kick of spicy tomato. Juicy, meaty and herbal notes continue on the palate, while cherries and fresh tomatoes provide balance. Tannins and acidity provide masterful framing.