About Fabrizio Bianchi Sangioveto Grosso
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $70-78
A pure expression of Sangiovese from the estate's 'Scanni' vineyard, planted exclusively to Sangiovese in 1968 as an exception to the Chianti Classico blending rules of the time — a deliberately unconventional project by Fabrizio Bianchi. Released as IGT Toscana since it falls outside the DOCG's blending requirements, it shows the variety's purest character.
This is Fabrizio Bianchi's rebel wine — 100% Sangiovese when the rules said otherwise, and it's still one of the purest single-varietal expressions in Chianti.
New to wine?
If you want to taste Sangiovese with nothing else in the way, this is the wine to reach for.
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled porcini, herb-crusted lamb chops, and aged Tuscan pecorino; the vibrant acidity also complements yakitori with tare sauce.
When to drink it
Wine-focused tastings, dinners centered on Tuscan cuisine
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the single 'Scanni' vineyard, planted in 1968 (first harvest 1974) as a monovarietal exception to Chianti Classico rules of the era. Fermented in truncated conical steel vats for about 20 days, then aged roughly 18 months in 500-liter French oak barrels (part new, part second-fill), followed by about 2 years of bottle aging before release.
About the producer
Castello di MonsantoCreator of Il Poggio, the first single-vineyard Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →More wines from Castello di Monsanto
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it labeled IGT Toscana instead of Chianti Classico?
- Because it is 100% Sangiovese, planted as a monovarietal exception in 1968, it falls outside the blending requirements of the Chianti Classico DOCG and is released under the broader Toscana IGT designation.
- Which vineyard does it come from?
- The 'Scanni' vineyard, planted exclusively with Sangiovese vines starting in 1968.
- How is it aged?
- About 18 months in 500-liter French oak barrels, followed by roughly two years of bottle aging before release.
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