The 2016 Chianti Classico Annata is gorgeous. Bright, floral and savory, with terrific persistence, the 2016 is super-expressive. On the palate, the 2016 is soft, silky and beautifully nuanced, with all of the raciness that makes the Monsanto wines so compelling. In 2016, the straight Chianti Classico Annata is just a touch on the savory side, but it is the wine's overall persistence and classiness that stand out most.
