Weekend Wine Tasting: Castello Sonnino Chianti Montespertoli

Please join me this Friday, September 11th, from 3 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday, September 12th, from 1 pm to 4 pm, to taste the following classic Tuscan wines from Tuscany’s newest and smallest Chianti DOCG!
Hope you can join me. 
Cheers, Dirk

The Castello Sonnino, with its thirteenth-century tower, symbol of the territory of Montespertoli, overlooks the valleys of Florentine Chianti. Here, for over two centuries, the Sonnino family has produced wines and extra-virgin olive oils of remarkable character, fusing deep knowledge and love of the earth with a constant spirit of research. Today, Baron Alessandro de Renzis Sonnino leads the company along this path between tradition and experimentation, creating one of the most interesting wines of the new Tuscan generation.

Castello Sonnino produces wine guided by the philosophy of the great “Chateaux”, choosing to work only with the grapes grown in its own vineyards, which extend over more than 40 hectares. Sonnino wines have oodles of personality and character, shaped by a terroir that, since 1997, has carried the specific denomination of Chianti Montespertoli D.O.C.G., the smallest of the Chianti denominations. Baron Alessandro de Renzis Sonnino’s arrival in 1987 opened new horizons: the traditional Chianti grape varieties of Sangiovese and Canaiolo were joined by Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.

2023 Castello Sonnino Chianti Montespertoli – This Chianti is savory and spiced, offering fresh red berry and citrus notes. It is medium-bodied, with vivid acidity and a linear, focused finish. JamesSuckling: 90 $19.00

2023 Castello Sonnino Toscana Leone Rosso – This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec offers notes of crunchy red berries, dried rose hips and hints of leather and cocoa. Medium-bodied, with juicy acidity driving a firm, lightly austere structure, though the fruit unfolds nicely through the finish. JamesSuckling: 91 $19.00

2022 Castello Sonnino Chianti Montespertoli Riserva – This oak-aged wine offers spices, cedar, ripe dark cherries, and mulberries. It is medium- to full-bodied and juicy, with a good fruit/oak balance and a lingering dry finish. JamesSuckling: 90 $24.00

2024 Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico – This classic, easy-drinking Chianti opens with aromas of red berries, violet, and delicate spices. Ripe and velvety on the palate, it shows well-balanced acidity and bright berry notes. The finish is long, clean, and persistent. $20.00

AND

Barolo Tasting @ The Margarita at Pine Creek

Join me for a special Barolo tasting on Saturday, September 26th at 6:30 pm.

Smell, taste, and enjoy seven Barolo wines and discover their alluring magic! You’ll experience unique expressions from several communes, including Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, Serralunga d’Alba, La Morra, and Roero.

Taste the signature wine from my most recent visit to Barolo in the spring: Alan Manley’s 2021 Margherita Otto Barolo from Monforte d’Alba! Some of you may recall that Alan owned Primitivo in downtown Colorado Springs over 20 years ago. I can’t wait for you to taste Alan’s Barolo!

Wines will be served with hearty hors d’ oeuvres from the Margarita!

Price: $80.00/person

RSVP to Dirk via email or call 719-488-3019