Collection: Castello di Monsanto

Castello di Monsanto is one of Chianti Classico’s most esteemed estates, located near Barberino Val d’Elsa in Tuscany. Founded in 1962 when Aldo Bianchi purchased the property and his son Fabrizio Bianchi began bottling estate wines, Monsanto quickly gained a reputation for innovation and quality. It was among the first in the region to bottle single-vineyard Chianti Classico, most famously the iconic Il Poggio cru, first released in 1962.

The estate encompasses over 70 hectares of vineyards planted predominantly to Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Canaiolo, Colorino, Merlot, and Chardonnay. The vines grow on galestro and alberese soils at altitudes between 250 and 310 metres, producing fruit with both power and finesse. Farming is sustainable, with a focus on biodiversity and respect for the land.

In the cellar, traditional methods are combined with thoughtful modern refinements. Extended macerations, large Slavonian oak casks, and careful élevage allow Monsanto’s wines to express both terroir and longevity. The style is firmly rooted in classic Chianti Classico—structured, elegant, and capable of graceful ageing for decades.

Today, the estate remains in the hands of the Bianchi family, with Laura Bianchi continuing the legacy. Castello di Monsanto is recognised as a benchmark of Chianti Classico, celebrated for wines of authenticity, depth, and timeless appeal.