Castello Di Monastero Chianti Classico 2006

D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.4/5 Community Reviews: 4 Add My Review Product #: 936724 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $24.95 Alcohol: 14% Drink: Now Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Castello Di Monastero Agent: Prevedello And Mathews

Tasting note:

A tasty and juicy red with tart cherry, sundried tomato and dark spices. Lovely vibrancy and persistence of flavour.

Reviewed February 6, 2010 by Natalie MacLean

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Opinions about wine differ greatly as the experience is subjective. You may find it helpful to compare this critical evaluation of the wine with mine as well as your own:

Vera Czerny rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This is a solid and true example of Chianti Classico region. Nice ruby color with aromas of fresh cherries and cloves. A lot of fruit expression on the palate and good balance of acidity. The tannins will smooth out if it's laid down in cellar for a few more years. A bit overpriced to my taste. Sorry to say that I have tasted better Chianti Classicos, with lower price tag. The tartness in the wine makes it great for pairing with any Italian cuisine or tomato based dishes.
Dry,
Medium-full body,
Aged in oak

Dan Trcka reviewed this wine as follows:

This Chianti offers aromas of vanilla, pine and cherry and is aromatic, smooth and silky. It could use couple of years in the cellar to be at its peak, but it is quite good now. Tannins were noticeable and hence 1 hour in decanter is suggested. The body is light to medium and the finish was medium to long. Overall impression: BEAUTIFUL. Tasted Feb/10.

Shows Indian spices and ripe berries on the nose. Opens up beautifully. Full-bodied, yet refined and very polished. A long, lovely red. Best after 2010. Source: James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

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