Castello di Monsanto 1998 Il Poggio Riserva (Chianti Classico)

Country: Italy / Il Poggio Riserva
Variety: Sangiovese Grosso Tuscany
Winery: Castello di Monsanto / Chianti Classico

In this vintage, Monsanto’s flagship wine, made from 90% Sangiovese Grosso, is a prime example of traditional Chianti. It features racy, dry cherry fruit, hard edges and structure galore. Whether it will evolve into a more open and friendly wine remains to be seen; normally Il Poggio ages well and improves in the bottle.