Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 2021
This vibrant and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Castello Romitorio is a landmark estate housed in a restored 12th-century fortress, revived in 1984 by the internationally renowned artist Sandro Chia. The winery's philosophy is a 'living dialogue' between art and viticulture, focusing on purity, precision, and the unique expression of Sangiovese grown in some of the region's coolest and most elevated parcels. Today, the estate continues this artistic legacy under the direction of Sandro's son, Filippo Chia, emphasizing a style defined by restraint and mineral-driven elegance.
Wine Description
The 2021 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino presents a brilliant ruby red colour with a flint core. The sensory profile is rich and assertive, featuring a complex nose of black cherries, red plums, and wild strawberries, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, sandalwood, incense, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing remarkable purity of red fruit and crunchy mineral tones underpinned by vibrant acidity. It is characterized by silky, tightly-knit tannins and a salty finish that trails off with notes of savoury herbs and dark chocolate. This 100% Sangiovese (Brunello) reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5%. The wine was aged for 24 months in oak followed by extensive refinement in the bottle, and while the estate works 'in harmony with nature', this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino is regarded as 'memorable' and potentially among the best in recent history, awarded a five-star rating. The season benefited from a dry summer and ideal conditions in September, with cool nights that allowed for optimal ripening and high natural acidity. Winemakers at the Romitorio estate utilized their high-altitude, cool clay soils to preserve freshness despite the summer heat, resulting in a vintage noted for its 'seamless mouthfeel' and exceptional aging potential through 2045.
This vibrant and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Castello Romitorio is a landmark estate housed in a restored 12th-century fortress, revived in 1984 by the internationally renowned artist Sandro Chia. The winery's philosophy is a 'living dialogue' between art and viticulture, focusing on purity, precision, and the unique expression of Sangiovese grown in some of the region's coolest and most elevated parcels. Today, the estate continues this artistic legacy under the direction of Sandro's son, Filippo Chia, emphasizing a style defined by restraint and mineral-driven elegance.
Wine Description
The 2021 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino presents a brilliant ruby red colour with a flint core. The sensory profile is rich and assertive, featuring a complex nose of black cherries, red plums, and wild strawberries, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, sandalwood, incense, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing remarkable purity of red fruit and crunchy mineral tones underpinned by vibrant acidity. It is characterized by silky, tightly-knit tannins and a salty finish that trails off with notes of savoury herbs and dark chocolate. This 100% Sangiovese (Brunello) reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5%. The wine was aged for 24 months in oak followed by extensive refinement in the bottle, and while the estate works 'in harmony with nature', this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino is regarded as 'memorable' and potentially among the best in recent history, awarded a five-star rating. The season benefited from a dry summer and ideal conditions in September, with cool nights that allowed for optimal ripening and high natural acidity. Winemakers at the Romitorio estate utilized their high-altitude, cool clay soils to preserve freshness despite the summer heat, resulting in a vintage noted for its 'seamless mouthfeel' and exceptional aging potential through 2045.
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$30.24Description
This vibrant and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Castello Romitorio is a landmark estate housed in a restored 12th-century fortress, revived in 1984 by the internationally renowned artist Sandro Chia. The winery's philosophy is a 'living dialogue' between art and viticulture, focusing on purity, precision, and the unique expression of Sangiovese grown in some of the region's coolest and most elevated parcels. Today, the estate continues this artistic legacy under the direction of Sandro's son, Filippo Chia, emphasizing a style defined by restraint and mineral-driven elegance.
Wine Description
The 2021 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino presents a brilliant ruby red colour with a flint core. The sensory profile is rich and assertive, featuring a complex nose of black cherries, red plums, and wild strawberries, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, sandalwood, incense, and liquorice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing remarkable purity of red fruit and crunchy mineral tones underpinned by vibrant acidity. It is characterized by silky, tightly-knit tannins and a salty finish that trails off with notes of savoury herbs and dark chocolate. This 100% Sangiovese (Brunello) reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5%. The wine was aged for 24 months in oak followed by extensive refinement in the bottle, and while the estate works 'in harmony with nature', this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino is regarded as 'memorable' and potentially among the best in recent history, awarded a five-star rating. The season benefited from a dry summer and ideal conditions in September, with cool nights that allowed for optimal ripening and high natural acidity. Winemakers at the Romitorio estate utilized their high-altitude, cool clay soils to preserve freshness despite the summer heat, resulting in a vintage noted for its 'seamless mouthfeel' and exceptional aging potential through 2045.
