In 1962, Fabrizio and Giuliana Bianchi established Castello di Monsanto. Today, Monrosso is the offspring of Castello di Monsanto and is produced in the southern hill part of the property. Barberino Val d'Elsa, in Tuscany is halfway between Florence and Siena. Barberino village is located on a ridge between the Val di Pesa and the Val d'Elsa. During the 13th century, the Florentines surrounded the town with defensive walls and since then, it has been deemed a safe haven and was never built upon.
