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
“Darkly alluring and spicy the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino emanates from the glass with an earthy blend of crushed rocks, savory herbs, spiced blood orange and dried cherries. This soothes the palate with its soft textures and depths of wild berry fruit. Brisk acidity and mineral tones add lift by also depth. 95/100 Vinous
“Notable for its pure cherry and kirsch aromas and flavors, this red is also stylish and graceful. Rose, wild thyme and stony mineral elements come into play as this develops on the palate. Beautifully integrated, fresh and firm, this glides to a long, resonant aftertaste.” 97/100 Wine Spectator
“The charming 2019 from Romitorio emphasises the juiciness of Sangiovese. It delights with aromas of sweet, damp earth, sage and cocoa. Spacious and airy on the palate, where juicy, citrus-like acidity drives flavours of pomegranate and orange. Elegantly framed by fine, slender tannins. A woody intensity emerges on the finish. A pleasure even at this youthful stage.” 93/100 Decanter
“The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens with dried cassis and cranberry, and there is a hint of something floral and fragile, like crushed red rose petals or potpourri. However, the wine also shows a growing momentum, especially as it opens up in the glass and you start to recognise dark spices, cloves, bay leaf and thyme. There’s a hint of sweetness in the mid-palate, even some dried raspberry, which makes the wine more approachable overall.” 94/100 Wine Advocate
“Polished and refined wine with aromas of wild strawberries, dark cherries and violets. Rich and full-bodied with balanced, soft acidity. Firm and fine-grained tannins. Energetic. 93/100 James Suckling
Label
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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