The Winery Castello di Monsanto of Chianti Classico of Tuscany

Winery Castello di Monsanto
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 664 of the estates of Tuscany.
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Castello di Monsanto is one of the best wineries to follow in Chianti Classico.. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Castello di Monsanto Estate is an iconic winemaking property located in the verdant region of Chianti Classico, Italy. This expansive estate stretches across approximately 413 hectares, of which 72 are dedicated solely to vineyards. Nestled in the heart of a picturesque valley, the estate offers panoramic views over the Tuscan hills, with landscapes alternating between rolling vineyards, lush olive groves, and the rustic charm of Italian cottages. The beauty of the estate is matched only by the quality of the wines produced therein. The Castello di Monsanto Estate is particularly famous for its Chianti Classico, a rich and robust red wine renowned for its intense flavor and longevity. The estate also produces a variety of high-quality wines such as the Riserva, Il Poggio, Fabrizio Bianchi, and Monrosso, all revealing the richness and authenticity of the region's terroirs. The estate stands out not only for its wine but also for its rich history. Founded in 1961 by Aldo Bianchi, the estate has maintained a family wine-making tradition that still persists today, led by the third generation of the Bianchi family. The old medieval castle that gives its name to the property adds an elegant and majestic touch to the entire estate. The Castello di Monsanto Estate is also committed to environmental issues. Its philosophy relies on organic farming and environmentally respectful production. The estate has abandoned the use of pesticides and herbicides, favoring the use of natural techniques to control pests and maintain the health of soils and vines.

Top Winery Castello di Monsanto wines

Looking for the best Winery Castello di Monsanto wines in Chianti Classico among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Castello di Monsanto wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Castello di Monsanto wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto

How Winery Castello di Monsanto wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), deer stew or chicken chop suey.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

On the nose the red wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or leather and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

  • 1977With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.31/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1968With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.24/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto.

  • Sangiovese
  • Canaiolo Nero
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Colorino del Valdarno
  • Mammolo
  • Canaiolo Blanco

Discovering the wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.

In the mouth of Chianti Classico is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 697 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti Classico, producing 1559 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti Classico go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry.

The top white wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto

How Winery Castello di Monsanto wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spinach and goat cheese quiche, lasagna with pointed cabbage or autumn verrine.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

On the nose the white wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto.

  • Chardonnay

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top pink wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto

How Winery Castello di Monsanto wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, veal chops au gratin or salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto.

  • Sangiovese

The word of the wine: Green

Said of a wine that is too acidic or marked by unpleasant vegetal tastes.

The top sweet wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto

How Winery Castello di Monsanto wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, mansaf, or jordanian lamb (jordan) or wiener schnitzel or viennese schnitzel.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Castello di Monsanto. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Castello di Monsanto.

  • Sangiovese
  • Malvasia
  • Trebbiano

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Castello di Monsanto

Planning a wine route in the of Chianti Classico? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Castello di Monsanto.

Discover the grape variety: Malvasia