Castello di Monsanto
Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso 2018
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | In 500 litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage for about 18 months. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Product name | Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso 2018 |
| Color | Concentrated garnet. |
| Perfume | Unleashes hints of cherries in spirit, dried lavender, rosemary flower, mint chocolate, liquorice and black pepper, with balsamic hints of eucalyptus. |
| Taste | Generous on the palate, with integrated tannins. Finishes with a remarkable savoury trail. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red from Tuscany IGT, 14.5% ABV, produced by Castello di Monsanto. 100% Sangiovese. 0.75L bottle, 2018 vintage. A Sangiovese that embodies the history and passion of a family that has helped shape the history of Chianti Classico. Vinification in temperature-controlled, truncated cone-shaped stainless steel vats with a delestage system and pumping over for approximately 20 days. Aged in 500-liter French oak barrels, some new and some used, for approximately 18 months. Releases aromas of cherries in alcohol, dried lavender, rosemary blossom, mint chocolate, licorice, and black pepper, with balsamic hints of eucalyptus. Concentrated garnet color. Generous on the palate, with integrated tannins. Finishes with a remarkable savory finish.
Awards
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2018
94/100
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2018
92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Andrea Giovannini
- Bottles produced: 420.000
- Hectares: 72
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| Name | Castello di Monsanto Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Monsanto |
| Origin | Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Wine making | In temperature-controlled truncated conical steel vats with draining system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 20 days. |
| Aging | In 500 litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage for about 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |