Castello di Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
An accessible example of the unique style and character of Castello di Monsanto wines. This multi-faceted wine can be enjoyed straight away or left to develop and evolve as the years roll by. It is our most widely produced wine by far, underlining our winery’s belief in Sangiovese, which acquires a strength and energy from our soil that must be patiently awaited. One of the oldest wines in Italy, it appeared on the market in the 1960s and has become an ambassador for the entire denomination around the world.
Designation
Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva
First year of production
1962
Grape varieties
Sangiovese; Canaiolo and Colorino
Training system
Guyot and spurred cordon
Vinification
In temperature controlled truncated conical steel vats with emptying system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.
Maturazione o invecchiamento
One part aged in 3800 litre oak casks and the other in second passage tonneaux for around 18 months
Ageing
Six months of bottle aging
Climate trend
The weather in the vintage 2021 was quite regular. Rains in spring enabled good foliage development. and provided abundant water supplies for the drier summer months. The only phenomenon registered in springtime was a slight alteration in bud development times, owing to lower than averega temperatures for a few days after Easter, which slowed down the process of vegetation in the cooler areas.
The health of the plants was not threatened by fungal diseases (powdery mildew and leaf blight). The summer was dry with only sporadic rain in August, but the reserves of water accumulated in spring prevented the vines from suffering drought. Summer temperatures were generally within the norm without excessive heatwaves.
From late August, the temperatures remained high during the day but dropped down at night. This high diurnal range allowed to preserve the acidity of the grapes, resulting in a great phenolic ripeness.
