David: Monsanto makes some extremely expensive Italian wines. This Chianti Classico is one of their cheapest offerings. 90% Sangioveto (a particular clone of Sangiovese) and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino Decanted for about an hour. Color is a very dark crimson. Nose of ripe black cherry, herbs, tobacco and mint. A little smoke. The nose continues to open up and reveal more nuances. Now some vanilla. Now some wet fur. After a while it reminded me a bit of Amarone. Big black cherry fruit on the palate, with good acidity and good structure. Silky tannins with just a tad of spice. The fruit also changed a bit with aeration and revealed some berry fruit. Nice finish. Overall, quite delicious. Didn't want it to end.
Score 4.4/5
Jessica: Wine with ummph. Dark fruits, strong tannins, smoke and tobacco nose. Dark color. A full-bodied and heavy wine. Would have gone well with the pulled pork if it had been cooked correctly, though pulled pork is probably better with a nice lager. This wine, on the other hand, would pair nicely with a hearty snacking cheese such as a Gouda or Parrano. Liked it. Drank more than I should.
score: 4.4/5
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