Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Poggio Castello Monsanto 2021 (750ML)

97 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "There’s purity to this red’s cherry, strawberry, pomegranate and floral aromas and flavors, all aligned with a silky texture and elegant profile. Eucalyptus and Tuscan scrub flavors add depth. Shows plenty of structure underneath, ensuring a long life ahead. Offers excellent balance and stony, mineral length. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino. Best from 2028 through 2050. 833 cases made, 400 cases imported." 10/26

97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Antonio Galloni: "The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Il Poggio is a worthy follow-up to the magical 2020. In fact, the 2020 and 2021 may very well be the two finest back-to-back vintages ever for Il Poggio! Vibrant dark red cherry fruit, mocha, dried herbs, tobacco, cedar and leather are some of the many notes that open with a bit of coaxing. The 2021 is a bit more classically austere next to the 2020, very much in the style of this great vintage. It will be so fascinating to taste both wines over time, as they represent the pinnacle of excellence for this benchmark Chianti Classico estate. Time in barrel was about 18 months in 38HL casks." 08/26

97 Points, Aldo Fiordelli, JamesSuckling.com: "Fresh and multilayered, slightly reductive in a positive way, showing raspberries, red currants, strawberries and cherries with pits. Almost minty depth and a whiff of rhubarb as well. Medium-bodied, offering sleek, ripe and refined tannins with a hint of chalky texture typical of sangiovese grapes. Long, refreshing acidity leads to a chewy, youthful and energetic finish. Drinkable now but best from 2027." 04/26