Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

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.

Aromas of plums, cherries and hints of green olives. White truffles and deep earth, too. Full-bodied, so layered and beautiful with a fabulous texture and ripe tannins. It is so pure and minimalist in the end, showing the effect of traditional, hands-off winemaking.

Accents of tobacco emerge with exposure to air, giving the wine a smoky intensity that would match well with grilled meats.