Features
Name:
Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017
Terrain:
Clayey with considerable presence of stones and pebbles.
Winery
Castello Romitorio is a renowned Tuscan winery located on a hill complex at the foot of Mount Amiata, in Montalcino in the province of Siena. The owner of the winery, famous painter Sandro Chia, after having bought Castello Romitorio in 1984, dedicated many years to the restoration of the castle and to the planting of new vineyards on its lands, while building a modern and super technological winery, supported by the advice of one of the best enologists of Italy, Carlo Ferrini. After thirty years of work on the territory, today Castello Romitorio is an internationally recognized wine producer, a specialist of Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino. The commitment of the Chia family moves between tradition and the search for excellence, classicism and innovation.
Description
Brunello di Montalcino from Il Castello Romitorio winery is a wine of exceptional structure. This excellent red wine, elegant and refined both in terms of aromas and structure, has been exclusively produced with Sangiovese grapes.
Organoleptic characteristics:
The nose is complex, with hints of ripe red fruit, wood and spicy notes. The palate is round, firm, very elegant and rightly tannic. Very persistent finish.
Storage time:
15-20 years
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.
Acknowledgements
2016 James Suckling 94/100
2016 Robert Parker 95/100
2016 Vinous 95/100
