Castello di Monsanto
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Poggio 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino |
| Aging | In 500-litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second fill, for 18-20 months. |
- Name and format: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape composition: 95% Sangiovese with the addition of Canaiolo Nero and Colorino
- Vinification in steel: controlled fermentation with délestage for 20-22 days
- Ageing in oak: matured in 500-litre French oak barrels, partly new, for 18-20 months
- Profile: blackcurrant, hibiscus and spices; lively tannin, bitter almond finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Poggio from Castello di Monsanto is a structured still red wine from Tuscany. This meticulous blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino grapes reveals a garnet-tinged colour. The bouquet is notably rich, with intense aromas of redcurrant and hibiscus, nuances of sweet spices, smoke, thyme, bay, small roses and violet. On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant tannins and fresh acidity, finishing with a long and persistent finish marked by a distinct hint of bitter almond.
Where it comes from
The origins of this wine are rooted in Tuscany, within the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione area, in the territory of Barberino Val d’Elsa. The grapes come exclusively from the single vineyard Il Poggio, an iconic site from which the label takes its name. This renowned plot holds the historic distinction of being the first to indicate its specific geographical mention for this type of wine. Its agricultural identity is ensured by careful massal selection of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino vines, which faithfully reflect the natural vocation of the local soils. This agronomic heritage bestows a recognised ageing potential.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with fermentation in truncated conical stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. During this phase, lasting around twenty days, targeted délestage and pumping over operations are alternated to maximise extraction and stabilise the colour. Maturation continues in French oak barrels, using both new and second-use wood, for a period ranging from eighteen to twenty months. This stage imparts solidity and integrates the natural toasted notes. The process concludes with a lengthy final ageing of about two years, essential for harmonising every gustatory and tactile component.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1962 from the intuition of Fabrizio Bianchi, the Il Poggio vineyard is the emblem of Castello di Monsanto. It marked an era as the first Chianti Classico to feature the mention of a single vineyard on its label. The result of a rigorous massal selection of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, this red reveals an exceptional ageing potential. A timeless prestige, evidenced by over one hundred thousand bottles kept in the historic cellar and consecrated as the best wine in the world in 2025 by Vinous.com.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1962
- Oenologist: Andrea Giovannini
- Bottles produced: 420.000
- Hectares: 72
Wine in Tuscany was not yet ready for a revolution. Audacity, determination, and foresight were key to pursuing ideas that might have seemed obscure at the time, but later played a large part in the history of Chianti Classico. Today Laura, Fabrizio's daughter, continues what her father, thanks to her grandfather Aldo, started, by transforming longstanding tradition with pride and tenacity. Because the future passes right through here: from what was built yesterday for a better tomorrow. Read more
| Name | Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Il Poggio 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Monsanto |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1962 from the intuition of Fabrizio Bianchi, the Il Poggio vineyard is the emblem of Castello di Monsanto. It marked an era as the first Chianti Classico to feature the mention of a single vineyard on its label. The result of a rigorous massal selection of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino, this red reveals an exceptional ageing potential. A timeless prestige, evidenced by over one hundred thousand bottles kept in the historic cellar and consecrated as the best wine in the world in 2025 by Vinous.com. |
| Origin | Barberino Val d'Elsa (FI) |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and spurred cordon |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20-22 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in truncated conical stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with délestage and pumping over for about 20-22 days; ageing in 500-litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second fill, for 18-20 months. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in truncated conical stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with délestage and pumping over for about 20-22 days; ageing in 500-litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second use, for 18-20 months. |
| Aging | In 500-litre French oak barrels, partly new and partly second fill, for 18-20 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |