Castello Monterinaldi 2014 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The nose is fruity, well-structured and offers a small concentration as well as a slight richness (in the background). It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of ripe red berries, plum associated with touches of garrigue, spices as well as a hint of flowers, vanilla bourbon and Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice definition, suavity, a slight acid frame as well as a slight minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, fleshy/crushed red berries and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with small / slight touches of olive, olive tree as well as discreet hints of racy minerality and spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.