Castello Di Monsanto, Chardonnay, Toscana, 2023

£38.70

Tuscan Chardonnay from Castello di Monsanto’s “Fabrizio Bianchi” line, fermented mostly in stainless steel with a smaller portion in French oak tonneaux and 6–7 months on lees, yielding a bright, mineral style.

lemon
peach
chamomile
almond

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At a glance

Producer: Castello di Monsanto
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Grape: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2023
Country: Italy
Wine type: White
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Sustainable

Taste profile

Body: Medium
Acidity: High
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

grilled sea bass with lemon and herbs
prawn and saffron risotto
roast chicken with thyme
porcini mushroom tagliatelle
pecorino toscano

How to serve it

Serve: Cool (10–12°C)

Why Cave selected it

A reference Tuscan Chardonnay that balances stainless-steel freshness with subtle oak, offering citrus-mineral precision and versatility at the table.

About the wine

A Tuscan Chardonnay from mature vines on east-facing limestone-rich slopes. Fermentation and maturation are divided between stainless steel and French oak, balancing freshness with a broader texture before further time in bottle.

About Castello di Monsanto

Castello di Monsanto, located in the heart of Chianti Classico in Barberino Tavarnelle, Tuscany, is a historic family-owned winery renowned for its dedication to tradition and innovation. Established in 1962, it gained fame with Il Poggio, the first single-vineyard Chianti Classico. The estate spans 72 hectares of vineyards, perched at 250-310 meters above sea level on galestro-rich soils. Known for its structured and elegant wines, Castello di Monsanto combines traditional techniques like large oak cask aging with meticulous vineyard care, producing world-class wines that reflect the essence of the Chianti Classico terroir.

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