Castello di Monsanto, Chianti
The 2019 Nemo, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, is another fine effort in this range from Monsanto. Dark and savory, the 2019 exudes varietal character. Dried herbs, liquorice, lavender and mocha develop in the glass, adding layers of nuance. Readers will find a wine of tremendous character. - Antonio Galloni
This wine enjoys a long history with fruit planted in 1976 in the Il Mulino vineyard on galestro shale soils. The Castello di Monsanto 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Nemo showcases evident pyrazines with green notes that are folded into the soft, texturally rich nature of this full-bodied wine. Blackberry and blackcurrant cede to toasted spice and resin. These rich favors are folded into an extracted but balanced finish. This is your quintessential Bistecca alla Fiorentina wine, attractive, sultry and savory. - Monica Larner
Vi blindsmagte 22 toscanske vine, blandt andre de verdensberømte Sassicaia og Ornellaia, men det var ikke dem, der vandt. Imponerende næse med floralnoter, kirsebær samt diskrete urte- og tobaksnoter. I munden fremstår den fast og stram med markante, men modne tanniner og en frisk syre, der giver vinen et klassisk, køligt udtryk. Frugten er mere mørk og afdæmpet end generøs, og helheden hælder mod det elegante og strukturerede frem for det umiddelbart charmerende. - Ole Troelsø
Ren cabernet sauvignon fra den anerkendte chianti-producent Monsanto. Jeg er imponeret over, at denne vin er over 8 år gammel og stadig rummer så megen friskhed. Duften har solbær i rigt mål – frugt, blade og stilke. Desuden eukalyptus og lidt mørk chokolade. Meget ren i stilen. Sødmen er voldsomt underspillet i smagen, der kendetegnes ved kølige urter, nyplukkede solbær og en mundrensende syre. Stram struktur er stilen. Drik vinen til en velhængt ribeye-bøf med lidt kryddersmør på siden. - Kim Bretov
The 2010 Nemo Vigneto Il Mulino is the most masculine of Castello di Monsanto's new releases, yet it remains one of the most feminine and ethereal expression of Cabernet Sauvignon found in Tuscany. Instead of boldness and brawn, this wine delivers streamlined elegance and pointed aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather, tobacco and balsam herb. Those licorice and rosemary flavors give the wine an all-Italian personality. Castello di Monsanto is a leading force in one of the least-explored sub zones of the Chianti Classic appellation. Its prestige and reputation is a guarantee for the larger Barberino Val d'Elsa area and my hope is that as these sub zones continue to grow in identity, Castello di Monsanto will enjoy even higher recognition. In my mind, the style presented here (that is more streamlined and elegant) is a blueprint for this exciting area of Chianti Classico. - Monica Larner
The 2010 Nemo Vigneto Il Mulino is incredibly shut down today. There is plenty of depth and intensity in the glass, but the tannins and acid are both pretty ferocious at this stage. This is another wine readers need to be prepared to cellar. Black cherries, blackberries, savory herbs, graphite and new leather emerge over time, but only with great reluctance. The 2010 is holding quite a bit of power in reserve. The mid-palate richness and volume of Cabernet Sauvignon vis-a-vis Sangiovese comes through in spades in a magnificent, pedigreed wine to enjoy over the coming decades. The 2010 needs a lot of air, as it is slightly reduced, but it is also hugely promising. - Antonio Galloni
