Castello di Monastero
Toscana
About the Winery
Lionello Marchesi is a renowned Tuscan Estate having a pool of wineries in the top prestigious Tuscan wine regions.
Dedicated to the production of the most famous, red DOCG wines in Tuscany: Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Chianti Superiore, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Morellino di Scansano offers a wide portfolio of high quality wines.
The family has been in the wine business for more than 50 years, investing in innovation and technology and meanwhile gathering huge experience in the production of quality wines , especially Sangiovese based in the several wineries.
The winery perfectly combines the style of the traditional classic re-presented by its DOC / DOCG and the technological drive and innovative spirit found in the magnificent Supertuscans. The new generation of the family is bringing along great and important innovations , reflected in prestigious and elegant wines , which are collecting awards and recognitions all over the world. Certainly a significant reality in Tuscany in high-end and luxury wines.
From its wide and prestigious collection it presents in USA some special vintage wines.
Toscana
Tuscany is a predominantly hilly region with vineyard elevations rising up to 550 meters above sea level. About a quarter of the landscape is mountainous and a scant 8 percent is officially classified as flat. Approximately 57,942 hectares of the region's nearly 23,000 square kilometers is under vine. The main wine-growing areas of Tuscany include: Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano, The Tuscan coast Sangiovese grapes thrive in the interior hillside vineyards in the Chianti zone that runs between Florence and Siena, as well as in the Montalcino and Montepulciano areas, where its best expressions evolve. Cabernet Sauvignon flourishes in the warmer areas along the Tuscan coast. Soils in Tuscany range from soft and crumbly, marl-like clay-limestone and dense sandstone in the Apennine foothills to sandy clay around San Gimignano and gravelly clay and sandy soils in the Bolgheri and Maremma areas. Tuscany's climate is Mediterranean with dry, hot summers; warm springs; and mild, rainy autumns and winters. Variations in altitude, exposition, and diurnal temperatures in the foothills contribute to climatic conditions that help balance the sugar, acidity, and aromatics in the grapes, primarily Sangiovese, planted there. Coastal areas like Bolgheri and Val di Cornia tend to be more temperate. source: SevenFifty Daily
Vineyard(s)
Ratings & Reviews
Title | Item | Vintage | Publication | Score | Review |
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Castello di Monastero | Chianti Classico | 2020 | 87 | The nose is primarily earthy, with aromas of mushroom, underbrush and damp soil, but also has an undertone of macerated cherries. The palate leans into the fruit, with strawberries and sweet orange slices, along with more cherries. | |
Castello di Monastero | Chianti Classico | 2020 | VG | Medium-deep garnet; aromas of dried cherry, thyme, oregano and forest floor. Medium-bodied, this has good typicity, proper acidity and moderate tannins and is nicely balanced. The finish is a bit short and all in all, the wine is rather simple. Drink over the next 2-3 years. | |
Castello di Monastero | Vin Santo del Chianti 'Lunanuova' | 2006 | 88 | Bright, delicate amber yellow; aromas of apricot, heather and a touch of honey. Medium-bodied, this is clean and not too heavy or lush. There is good persistence, and the finish is off-dry, but rather short. Still, this is pleasant and nor overly sweet, and pleasantly appealing. Enjoy over the next 3-4 years. |