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2020 Castello di Monsanto "Il Poggio" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

2020 Castello di Monsanto "Il Poggio" Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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Vinous

Reviewed July 2025
TOP100 #1 The 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Il Poggio is a total stunner. What a wine. Elegant and translucent, the 2020 impresses with a sublime, finessed personality that is impossible to miss. Fine tannins and lifted, sensual aromatics immediately announce a wine of utter class. On the palate, the 2020 is wonderfully deep and layered, with mind-blowing balance and exceptional pedigree. The 2020 is one of the very finest Il Poggios ever made. It has been nothing short of breathtaking on the two occasions I have tasted it so far. Don't miss it! (AG)

Professional Reviews

97

James Suckling

Review Date: 03/2025
A restrained, reductive and transparent wine with aromas of roses, violets, rhubarb and chalky minerality. Supple and medium- to full-bodied on the palate, with elegant, velvety tannins and long, refreshing acidity that’s super juicy and tight in the finish. Tense and polished, with a touch of sternness in the aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.

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Wine Spectator

Review Date: 10/2025
Balsamic aromas lead off, and this red stays on the savory side, revealing eucalyptus, juniper and wild herb notes. There’s a core of sweet fruit and an underlying mineral element as this builds to the excruciatingly long and complex aftertaste. Dense tannins and lively acidity endure its longevity. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2028 through 2050. 833 cases made, 400 cases imported. (BS)

Notes

A benchmark for traditional, single-vineyard Chianti Classico, the 2020 Castello di Monsanto “Il Poggio” is a powerful and profoundly structured wine from a warm, generous vintage. The nose is deep, complex, and savory, with aromas of black cherry, dark plum, and dried rose, layered with classic notes of licorice, tobacco, and iron-rich earth. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, muscular, and built for the long haul. A dense core of dark, savory fruit is framed by a massive wall of firm, noble tannins and a vibrant, persistent acidity that provides impeccable balance. The finish is exceptionally long and resonant, echoing with notes of crushed stone, balsamic, and savory herbs. A monumental Sangiovese with decades of aging potential. VINOUS TOP 100 #1

Details

OriginChianti, Tuscany, Italy
Type/VarietalSangiovese
Alcohol Content14%
SKU2001172