Notes & Flavors

The Chianti Classico Riserve has a medium-full body with excellent depth of fruit, distinct spice, outstanding acidity and nicely weighted tannins. This award-winning Riserva can be enjoyed for 10-12+ years. Decanting is preferable. Pair with roasts, game and young cheeses. An exceptional compliment to red meats, roasts and game.

Blend: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and Colorino.

94 Points, James Suckling

"A fresh and bright red with sliced-orange and black-cherry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Tight and compact. Long and flavorful finish. Will age beautifully."

94 Points, Wine Spectator

"This is packed with black currant, black cherry, floral and juniper aromas and flavors. The tannins are assertive, matched to bracing acidity and a touch of heat. A bit boisterous today, but this should settle down nicely over time. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2022 through 2039."

93 Points, Wine Advocate

"Offering richness, density and a sharply delineated approach, the 2016 Chianti Classico Riserva is an elegant but also classic expression from this storied estate. The best qualities of this vintage come through here with tight and focused fruit flavors and clear perfumes of wild cherry, rose and button mushroom. There is a lingering note of cherry sweetness that serves to glue the wine's other attributes, like its freshness and integrated tannins, together in harmony. Pair it with a veal and mushroom lasagna."

93 Points, Wine & Spirits

"The Bianchi family’s Riserva fi res on all cylinders in the 2016 vintage, unfolding with black cherry and red currant fl avors framed by dusty tannins and laced with notes of thyme and lavender. The fl avors are taut and precise, already highly expressive yet with the potential to age gracefully. Best Buy"

91 Points, Decanter

"Monsanto's Riserva represents almost half of the estate's production. It is assembled from throughout its 56 hectares of Sangiovese, which are a massal selection from the Il Poggio vineyard, as well as Canaiolo Nero and Colorino. Headily scented - anise, tobacco, violet and juniper echo on the palate. Here fleshy ripe red plum provides the backdrop and chewy tannins kick in. This is dense without being heavy and sports a lustrous sheen. While aromas and flavors are ready, the structure says wait a bit. Drinking Window 2022 - 2032."