Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso IGT Toscana
Our Sangioveto Grosso is made from another of our crus, the “Scanni” vineyard. This wine is the embodiment of the revolutionary nature that has always been synonymous with the history of Castello di Monsanto. The vineyard was planted exclusively with Sangiovese vines in 1968 and produced its first harvest in 1974, in an exception to the Chianti Classico denomination rules that stated that no vineyards could be planted with a different ampelography to the historic system devised in 1800. The wine’s dissenting spirit has always been underlined by the decision to use Borgognotta bottles. An IGT wine, it is mellow and silky in its younger years but has a powerful capacity to stand up to aging.
region
Tuscany
appellation
IGT Toscana
cru
“Scanni” vineyard
grape
100% Sangiovese Grosso
vinification
Handpicked grapes selected at the optimum moment of the vintage. Fermentation takes place in truncated temperature controlled conical stainless steel vats, délestage and pumping over occurs for 20 days.
aging
In 500 liter French oak barrels partly new and partly second-hand for about 18 months + 2 years of bottle aging
color
A ruby red hue tending towards garnet.
aroma
Penetrating and complex, with echoes of wild berry fruit.
palate
Full bodied with rich dark cherry and berry fruit flavors matched with persistent tannins.
serving suggestions
Open in advance and allowed to breathe. Excellent with roasts, grilled roasted meats, game, braised meats, aged cheeses.
formats
750ML
