It was in 1961 that the Bianchi family purchased the vineyard of Castello di Monsanto. It spans over 72 hectares in the central-western part of the Chianti Classico DOCG, at an altitude of about 300 meters.
The winery is situated on a hill, surrounded by a biodiverse Eden, with its highest point reaching 320 meters. In 1968, the founder Fabrizio Bianchi became famous for eliminating the blending of white grapes in the wine, producing a wine with 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino & Canaiolo grapes exclusively from the Il Poggio vineyard, the highest and most interesting plot of the winery.
From there was born the first Cru of Chianti Classico. The Mistral winds blow directly from the Tyrrhenian Sea, resulting in mild winters and cooler summers. There is little humidity and good temperature fluctuation, allowing for the production of complex wines in an organic manner.
The vineyard soil is unique. It contains galestro, a schistous rock that provides wines with great depth, and gravel, which allows roots to penetrate layers more effectively to gain tannins and acidity. The “macigno chiantigiano,” typical soil of the region, retains moisture and enables plants to withstand drought periods. Additionally, there is a high concentration of tuff in the southern part of the vineyard, which provides better drainage.
Today, it’s Aldo and his sister Laura who are in charge of the winery. They continue the tradition launched by Fabrizio over 60 years ago, focusing on crafting fine and authentic wines from Tuscany.
Italy is one of the leading wine producers alongside France and Spain, boasting over 670,000 hectares of vineyards across the country.
Its rich viticultural history dates back over 2,700 years, and Italian wines compete globally in luxury categories such as Barolo, Bolgheri, Brunello di Montalcino, and Chianti Classico.
The climate and diversity of terroir contribute to the quality of wines, ranging from the mountainous north to the volcanic lands in the south. Italy boasts over 800 varieties of indigenous grapes, but Italian wines share a fruity character, high acidity, and concentration of tannins.
The classification of wines includes Table Wines, IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica), DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita), reflecting tradition and quality control. Viticulture in Italy is passed down from generation to generation, maintaining a passion for wine.
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