(88-91)/2024+

but the wine's aromas also veer toward crushed stone

weight and punch along with solid power and mid-palate concentration that adds to the appeal of the beautifully long and mouth coating finish

not the least of which is a unique terrain where the two main soil types of the Langhe – the sandier composition of the western part of the zone and the more compact terrain of the eastern parts – are found in alternating layers

and touches of glycerine and graphite that are well-defined but persistently broody

Monsanto, Il Poggio Gran Selezione Brut Zero (88-91)/2024+The Castello di Monsanto 2020 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigneto Il Poggio shows dark fruit and baked plum with a hint of barbecue spice or campfire ash. That barbecued or savory side runs strong in this vintage and is the result of a warm growing season coupled with the beginning of tertiary complexity (albeit slightly premature). I also get a hint of sweetness to close that makes a good contrast against that savory element. This wine is 95%