Description
Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Region: Tuscany/ Toscana
Cultivation: spurred cordon with plant spacing plantation layout 240×75
Grape: 100% Sangiovese
Harvest: manual, grapes are sorted by hand before and after destemming
Matured: about 24 months in oak
Aged: about 12 months in bottle before release
The Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino is our flagship wine and reflects more than 30 years of working in harmony with nature in Montalcino. The estate has new and old vineyards of Sangiovese at high altitudes in the northwest of Montalcino.The Sangiovese grapes are carefully selected before and after destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with an initial short period of cold maceration followed by maceration at a higher controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is naturally caused, so the wine is rested to separate the lees.The wine matures in oak for a minimum of 24 months, and, after bottling, it is aged in Castello Romitorio’s temperaturecontrolled cellars for a minimum of 4 months before release.
AWARDS
“This is a remarkable Brunello from a COVID-19 vintage that launched many curveballs at producers. The Castello Romitorio 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is noticeably a step above its peers thanks to its seamless mouthfeel, its bright fruit concentration and its balanced freshness. It ages in oak for 24 months, and the grapes are picked from a site with cool clay soils. The finish is soft and polished. If you were to buy one village Brunello from the accessible 2020 vintage, let me direct your attention to this wine. Production is 40,000 bottles.” Monica Larner – Robert Parker 96/100“Slightly dark in its sensorial profile, it asks for air in the glass to come out. The notes of black cherries, black plums, blackberries, wild myrtle and orange peel blend with nuances of chinotto and laurel. Medium body, tannins of splendid modern shape, polymerized but correctly extracted and composed in the matrix and a finish of great tasting persistence. Drink now.” Winecritic.com 95/100“Bright ruby red with a brightening core. Filigree and fragrant nose of blood orange, cinnamon sticks, wild strawberry, with fine hints of watermelon and fragrant, subtle pepper on the finish. On the palate, creamy tannins and a clear fruit core carried by a salty-ferrous undertone. Powerful at the back with great length.” Falstaff 95/100“Intense black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this taut, well-delineated red. Securely bound by the resonant structure, its refined tannins are assertive and beautifully integrated. The terrific aftertaste picks up elements of wild herbs, and this is amazingly long. A standout for the vintage. Best from 2027 through 2045. 3,200 cases made, 540 cases imported.” Wine Spectator 95/100“The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is vividly fresh and focused, with a cascade of dried strawberry, minty herbs and shaved cedar forming its seductive bouquet. This is a model of purity, with silky textures and a graceful feel. It showcases ripe red berry fruits complicated by a tactile staining of minerality. A gentle tug of fine tannins defines the finish. Hints of sour citrus mix with fart blackberry and licorice.” Vinous 93/100“The epitome of elegance and impossible to resist now, this has an easygoing, gentle quality without lacking intrigue or nuance. It trades on its gorgeous freshness, and its suave tannins are seamlessly integrated, melding with and moulding a nucleus of toothsome woodland berries. Hints of orange zest and ginseng flit throughout, and the finish is defined by a savoury twist. The estate’s denser, more structured Filo di Seta bottling is equally worth seeking out.” Decanter 93/100Label
The ornate canvas of this label depicts a centaur in a room filled with objects and shapes. A gold rope holds everything together, acting as a golden bridle that unites and harmonizes the composition. The colors and shapes are reminiscent of Siena and its famous horse race, the Palio. This artwork was painted specifically for Chef Tony May’s Palio restaurant in New York. The centaur represents duality and paradox, and ultimately the meeting of man and nature. Nature is inherently chaotic, and humanity has always sought to impose order upon it. This is precisely the essence of what happens in the vineyard, and, later, in the cellar. While the vine naturally tends towards wildness, the producer intervenes by selecting specific plants and cordons, carefully tending to the vine to obtain the finest fruit. Crafting exceptional Brunello requires a deep understanding of the intricacies and subtleties of Sangiovese. A remarkable wine, much like a masterpiece painting, comprises various elements seamlessly blended together, creating a whole that transcends the individual components.
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