Monsanto Toscana IGT Toscana Rosso - Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Castello di Monsanto Toscana IGT comes from the vineyards found on the southwestern part of the property where the presence of galestro (friable marl) is combined with a distinct concentration of tuff, a volcanic marine soil that releases fossils from the Cretaceous period over time. These soils, particularly rich in phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and limestone, give the wine elevated complexity and flavour, imparting the true integrity of the fruit and the wine’s crispness.
Designation
Toscana Rosso - Indicazione Geografica Tipica
First year of production
2019
Grape varieties
Sangiovese
Vinification
In steel truncaded conical vats at controlled temperature with empting system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 18/20 days.
Climate trend
The weather in the vintage 2021 was quite regular. Rains in spring enabled good foliage development. and provided abundant water supplies for the drier summer months. The only phenomenon registered in springtime was a slight alteration in bud development times, owing to lower than averega temperatures for a few days after Easter, which slowed down the process of vegetation in the cooler areas.
The health of the plants was not threatened by fungal diseases (powdery mildew and leaf blight). The summer was dry with only sporadic rain in August, but the reserves of water accumulated in spring prevented the vines from suffering drought. Summer temperatures were generally within the norm without excessive heatwaves.
From late August, the temperatures remained high during the day but dropped down at night. This high diurnal range allowed to preserve the acidity of the grapes, resulting in a great phenolic ripeness.