Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 - Castello Monsanto 2022

Castello Monsanto

Format: 75 cl

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Producer Castello Monsanto
Name Chianti Classico DOCG
Variety Sangiovese
Vintage 2022
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region Tuscany
Production area Chianti Classico, Tuscany
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging Minimum 12 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes

The Chianti Classico DOCG 2021 produced by Castello Monsanto is an excellent example of how Tuscan winemaking tradition can express itself through a wine full of character and complexity. The 2021 harvest benefited from ideal climatic conditions that are reflected in the harmonious balance between acidity and tannins in this Chianti Classico.

In the glass, the wine displays an intense ruby red color, a prelude to an aromatic bouquet that unfolds notes of ripe cherry, plum, and a light trace of spices, due to aging in wood. On the palate, it is robust and rich, with a velvety texture that envelops the palate until a remarkable persistence.

The tasting experience is further enriched by nuances of damp earth and tobacco, which intertwine with hints of red fruit. This wine is an ideal companion for Italian cuisine dishes such as pasta with wild boar ragù or classic grilled meat preparations. The aging potential of this Chianti Classico DOCG allows one to appreciate its evolution for many years to come.

The winery

Castello Monsanto – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Castello Monsanto.

A historic Chianti Classico estate, renowned for showcasing Sangiovese and for the cru "Il Poggio", considered one of the first single‑vineyard examples in the area.
Region: Toscana
Country: Italia
Founded: 1962
Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
Historic cru "Il Poggio", one of the first single-vineyard sites in Chianti Classico. A strong identity centered on Sangiovese and a pronounced sense of place. Family-owned winery.
Winery history
The estate has been closely linked to the Bianchi family: beginning in the 1960s Fabrizio Bianchi introduced the concept of the single-vineyard with the celebrated "Il Poggio", helping to redefine the winemaking approach in Chianti Classico. Today the winery continues the family tradition, keeping the enhancement of its historic vineyard parcels at its core.
Production philosophy
Focus on the expression of terroir and Sangiovese: the wines are designed to reflect the cru and the elevation of the vineyards, with winemaking that emphasizes the finesse, acidity and typicity of the fruit.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Chianti Classico area, in the municipality of Barberino Tavarnelle, the winery benefits from soils typical of Chianti, as well as diurnal temperature variations and Mediterranean climatic influences.
Awards and recognitions
Castello Monsanto's wines have received high scores from international publications, and "Il Poggio" is recognized as one of the area's first historic single-vineyards.

Official Awards

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