About this wine
Monsanto's flagship and one of the most historically significant wines in Chianti Classico: first vinified separately from the Il Poggio vineyard by Fabrizio Bianchi in 1962, making it widely regarded as the first single-vineyard Chianti Classico ever produced. Roughly 95% Sangiovese with a small portion of Canaiolo and Colorino, it now carries the Gran Selezione designation and remains the estate's most age-worthy, prestigious bottling.
Not an easy first bottle — but essential for understanding why single-vineyard Chianti Classico exists at all.
Sommelier's Note
"Every single-vineyard Chianti Classico on the market today owes something to this bottle — it was first, in 1962, and it still over-delivers."
Food Pairings
Built for bistecca alla fiorentina, wild boar ragù, and long-aged Parmigiano; its firm tannic structure also stands up to unagi kabayaki and shoyu-braised short rib.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, cellar investment, pairing with serious Tuscan cuisine
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $85-120
Terroir & Winemaking
Approximately 95% Sangiovese with 5% Colorino and Canaiolo, sourced exclusively from the single Il Poggio vineyard first isolated in 1962. Fermented in stainless steel with extended maceration, then aged in oak before extended bottle aging; classified as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Notes of black cherry, dark plum, licorice, tobacco, and iron-rich earth, with firm, noble tannins and a long finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Il Poggio historically significant?
- First vinified separately in 1962 by Fabrizio Bianchi, it is widely considered the first single-vineyard Chianti Classico ever produced, setting a precedent later followed across the region.
- What is the grape composition?
- Roughly 95% Sangiovese with about 5% Colorino and Canaiolo, sourced exclusively from the Il Poggio vineyard.
- How long should Il Poggio be cellared?
- It rewards patience — well-stored bottles from decades past are still drinking beautifully, and current releases benefit from at least 5-10 years of cellaring.
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