Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso is a medium-bodied dry red wine made from Sangiovese Blend, in Italy, by Castello di Monsanto. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar and pairs well with Pasta, pizza and grilled meats.
Michael's take
“Dried dark cherry, savory cedarwood, dusty Tuscan brush, beautifully integrated, food-friendly structure.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese Blend
- Country
- Italy
- Producer
- Castello di Monsanto
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso
- Pasta
- pizza
- grilled meats
- salumi
When to open it
- Pasta night
- weeknight red
- crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso taste like?
Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso is a medium-bodied dry red wine with notes of Cherry, plum, herbs, cedar. Acidity is high, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Dried dark cherry, savory cedarwood, dusty Tuscan brush, beautifully integrated, food-friendly structure.
What food goes with Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso?
Michael pairs Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso with Pasta, pizza, grilled meats and salumi. It works best for Pasta night, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.
How much does Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso cost?
Castello di Monsanto Toscana Monrosso falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Sangiovese Blend Michael has poured
- Capezzana Villa di Carmignano$$$ · $25–50
- Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Toscana Rosso$$ · $15–25
- Donna Laura Ali$ · under $15
- Fabula Riserva Monteregio$$ · $15–25
- Frescobaldi Remole Toscana Rosso$ · under $15
- Marchesi Antinori Villa Toscana$$$ · $25–50
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