Castello di Monsanto, Chianti Classico Il Poggio, Riserva 1988 Cabernet Franc marionberry and hints of warm

marionberry and hints of warm spices

this is both sensual and delicious

with silky tannins arriving late

96 Wine Spectator

powerful style that carries tons of richness and depth

Castello di Monsanto, Chianti Classico Il Poggio, Riserva 1988 Cabernet Franc marionberry and hints of warm7 base of neck, 2 very top shoulder; scuffed labels It was Il Poggio vineyard, way back in 1962, that heralded the start of Castello di Monsantos journey in wine production, with the first harvest overseen by founder Fabrizio Bianchi. Still to this day, the companys most iconic bottle, Il Poggio, is the first Chianti Classico to feature the name of the specific vineyard from which it comes. White grapes were removed from the recipe in 1968. Il Poggio