2016 Castello di Monsanto “Scanni” Sangiovese Grosso, Toscana IGT. Estate-grown, sustainable, aged 18–20m in French oak. Red fruit, structure, elegance.

Castello Di Monsanto, Sangioveto Grosso, 2016

£69.00

Single-site Sangiovese from Monsanto’s Scanni cru, bottled as Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso in the standout 2016 vintage; poised red fruit, floral lift and fine structure.

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dried rose
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At a glance

Producer: Castello di Monsanto
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Grape: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country: Italy
Wine type: Red
Alcohol: 14.0%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Sustainable

Taste profile

Acidity: High
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar ragù)
grilled lamb chops with rosemary
bistecca alla fiorentina
aged Pecorino Toscano

How to serve it

Serve: Cool room temperature (16–18°C)

Why Cave selected it

Historic, site-driven Sangiovese from a benchmark Chianti estate, offering clarity and depth in a great Tuscan year.

About the wine

A single-vineyard Sangiovese from the Scanni site, fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak casks. Extended bottle ageing develops its structure while preserving bright red fruit and aromatic lift.

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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