Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 'Filo di Seta' 2021
This concentrated and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Filo di Seta (meaning 'silk thread') is a single-vineyard selection from Castello Romitorio, sourced from a specific high-altitude parcel near the castle. The estate, led by artist Sandro Chia and his son Filippo, follows a winemaking philosophy that treats each vintage as a 'dialogue' between art and nature, focusing on the cooler, northwest-facing slopes of Montalcino to produce wines of exceptional precision and mineral tension.
Wine Description
The 2021 Filo di Seta presents a bright, brilliant ruby red colour. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and refined, featuring an intense nose of dark cherries, wild strawberries, and red plums, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, crushed stones, incense, and a hint of sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing a core of vibrant red fruit and a distinct salty minerality underpinned by a refreshing acid line. It is characterized by its signature silky texture, living up to its name and tightly-knit, fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, persistent finish of spice and dried herbs. This 100% Sangiovese reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5% and was matured for approximately 30 months in oak. While the estate manages the land with a holistic approach to biodiversity, this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Castello Romitorio’s 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta is a striking expression of the vintage, sourced from a site at 270 meters in elevation on bluish galestro schist that lends power, focus and a distinct mineral edge. Planted in 1995 to old Sangiovese clones that produce naturally small clusters, the vineyard yields compact, dark fruit accented by mint and rosemary, echoing the surrounding forested landscape. A barrel selection from the 2.5-hectare site, this wine shows greater definition and density than the village Brunello, with vertical structure, poised acidity and a glossy, tightly knit texture. Fresh and bright yet richly layered, it closes on a beautifully balanced, sweet finish, gaining volume with air. Production is limited to 6,500 bottles."
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino has been hailed as 'memorable' and potentially legendary, receiving a five-star rating for its ideal balance of power and freshness. A dry summer followed by cool September nights allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while maintaining high natural acidity. Winemakers at Romitorio utilized their high-elevation, northwest-facing vineyards to full advantage, capturing a level of 'crunchy' fruit and mineral depth that distinguishes this vintage as one with exceptional long-term aging potential through 2045.
This concentrated and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Filo di Seta (meaning 'silk thread') is a single-vineyard selection from Castello Romitorio, sourced from a specific high-altitude parcel near the castle. The estate, led by artist Sandro Chia and his son Filippo, follows a winemaking philosophy that treats each vintage as a 'dialogue' between art and nature, focusing on the cooler, northwest-facing slopes of Montalcino to produce wines of exceptional precision and mineral tension.
Wine Description
The 2021 Filo di Seta presents a bright, brilliant ruby red colour. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and refined, featuring an intense nose of dark cherries, wild strawberries, and red plums, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, crushed stones, incense, and a hint of sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing a core of vibrant red fruit and a distinct salty minerality underpinned by a refreshing acid line. It is characterized by its signature silky texture, living up to its name and tightly-knit, fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, persistent finish of spice and dried herbs. This 100% Sangiovese reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5% and was matured for approximately 30 months in oak. While the estate manages the land with a holistic approach to biodiversity, this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Castello Romitorio’s 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta is a striking expression of the vintage, sourced from a site at 270 meters in elevation on bluish galestro schist that lends power, focus and a distinct mineral edge. Planted in 1995 to old Sangiovese clones that produce naturally small clusters, the vineyard yields compact, dark fruit accented by mint and rosemary, echoing the surrounding forested landscape. A barrel selection from the 2.5-hectare site, this wine shows greater definition and density than the village Brunello, with vertical structure, poised acidity and a glossy, tightly knit texture. Fresh and bright yet richly layered, it closes on a beautifully balanced, sweet finish, gaining volume with air. Production is limited to 6,500 bottles."
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino has been hailed as 'memorable' and potentially legendary, receiving a five-star rating for its ideal balance of power and freshness. A dry summer followed by cool September nights allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while maintaining high natural acidity. Winemakers at Romitorio utilized their high-elevation, northwest-facing vineyards to full advantage, capturing a level of 'crunchy' fruit and mineral depth that distinguishes this vintage as one with exceptional long-term aging potential through 2045.
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$56.15Description
This concentrated and 'captivating' red wine originates from Italy, within the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. appellation in Tuscany. Filo di Seta (meaning 'silk thread') is a single-vineyard selection from Castello Romitorio, sourced from a specific high-altitude parcel near the castle. The estate, led by artist Sandro Chia and his son Filippo, follows a winemaking philosophy that treats each vintage as a 'dialogue' between art and nature, focusing on the cooler, northwest-facing slopes of Montalcino to produce wines of exceptional precision and mineral tension.
Wine Description
The 2021 Filo di Seta presents a bright, brilliant ruby red colour. The sensory profile is remarkably complex and refined, featuring an intense nose of dark cherries, wild strawberries, and red plums, layered with nuanced notes of blood orange, crushed stones, incense, and a hint of sandalwood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and 'impeccably structured', showcasing a core of vibrant red fruit and a distinct salty minerality underpinned by a refreshing acid line. It is characterized by its signature silky texture, living up to its name and tightly-knit, fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, persistent finish of spice and dried herbs. This 100% Sangiovese reached an alcohol content (ABV) of 14.5% and was matured for approximately 30 months in oak. While the estate manages the land with a holistic approach to biodiversity, this bottling is not officially certified organic.
Accolades
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "Castello Romitorio’s 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Filo di Seta is a striking expression of the vintage, sourced from a site at 270 meters in elevation on bluish galestro schist that lends power, focus and a distinct mineral edge. Planted in 1995 to old Sangiovese clones that produce naturally small clusters, the vineyard yields compact, dark fruit accented by mint and rosemary, echoing the surrounding forested landscape. A barrel selection from the 2.5-hectare site, this wine shows greater definition and density than the village Brunello, with vertical structure, poised acidity and a glossy, tightly knit texture. Fresh and bright yet richly layered, it closes on a beautifully balanced, sweet finish, gaining volume with air. Production is limited to 6,500 bottles."
Vintage Quality
The 2021 vintage in Montalcino has been hailed as 'memorable' and potentially legendary, receiving a five-star rating for its ideal balance of power and freshness. A dry summer followed by cool September nights allowed the grapes to achieve perfect phenolic ripeness while maintaining high natural acidity. Winemakers at Romitorio utilized their high-elevation, northwest-facing vineyards to full advantage, capturing a level of 'crunchy' fruit and mineral depth that distinguishes this vintage as one with exceptional long-term aging potential through 2045.
