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Sunday, October 4, 2015

2010 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

A beauty of a CCR, just a couple of years too young to reveal its true potential.  It's all there just beneath the surface with the hallmark quality of the 2010 vintage.  
Full decant and enjoyed just a glass on day one.  Quite reticent.  Let it breathe in the decanter for around 5 hours and then rebottled with vacuvin.
Day two - more of the balance and satiny fabric of fruit and tannins are showing.  Paired outstandingly well with fresh made ravioli.  Totally addictive.  Mostly Sangiovese with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino. A steal at around $20. 

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