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Castello di Monastero 1999 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)

Price $30

Round and full-bodied, with a touch of prune to the otherwise foresty nose. Tastes a bit cooked, but not enough to be a detractor. Beyond that, the plum, raisin and black-cherry flavors are deep and satisfying. Finishes expectedly rich, but with structure. Drink by the end of 2006. — W.E. (4/1/2005)

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Castello di Monastero 2003 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)

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A small percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is added to this Sangiovese-based wine to add structure and softness. As a consequence, the nose is attractively redolent of sweet cherry, clove, toasted almond, espresso and new leather. — M.L. (5/1/2009)

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Castello di Monastero 1996 Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)

Price $24

Deep cherry, cocoa, and cedar aromas, and flavors of plum, black cherry and chocolate are in full play here. The even, medium-weight mouthfeel is well balanced and the long finish has fine, dusty tannins. A handsome example of the new, well-oaked style that will improve over the next three years. — W.E. (4/1/2001)

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