Deion:
In the color ruby ߢߢred with brick-colored reflections. Spicy on the nose with notes of cherries, violets and pomegranate. The tannins are fused deep in the body and give this wine an extraordinary structure. A wine with balsamic nuances, juicy, harmonious and very easy to drink.
Grape varierty: 100% Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Production area:
A completely unspoilt landscape with galestro, clay and albarese soils, which fossils and shells emerge, evidence of an ancient coastal seabed. The wines produced here are fresh and fruity, incredibly fragrant, moderately alcoholic and of unequalled refinement, with a salty note and a dynamic, vivacious character.
Vinification:
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with a brief initial cold maceration of the must for around 15 to 20 hours, followed by vinification at a controlled temperature, which can last up to 20 days. After approx. 20 days, the wine will naturally clear through sedimentation of the skins. The natural malolactic fermentation takes place afterwards. The wine is aged in oak barrels for around 24 months and, after bottling, a further 24 months in the cool cellars of Castello Romitorio before it is marketed.
Food Pairing:
Excellent with main courses such as beef, lamb, game, poultry and aged cheese.
Serving temperature:
16 -18°C.
Ageing potential:
over 15 years.
Bottle to:
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt.
Allergens:
contains sulphites.
Producer:
Castello Romitorio. At the beginning there was a temple, a fortress and a monastery. Then a castle, mansion, protection for herds and finally an art workshop and a wine cellar. the Etruscans to the Romans, Castello Romitorio is a place where time has a physical, tangible dimension. Where wine lives history, and history tells of a thousand years of passion for this place, which has always been dedicated to wine production and had an important strategic role in the transit of commercial goods.
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
95 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2016 on 01.10.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
"È gentilissimo e leggermente snob nel profilo principale questa giovane espressione di Brunello che si regala dolcemente nelle note di melograno, rabarbaro, bergamotto in gocce e camomilla in fiore. Corpo pieno, tannini vellutati di grana fine ed un finale perfettamente in linea con la bellezza dell'annata fresca e mediterranea. Meglio dal 2021."
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2015 on 01.03.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Klare Nase mit frischer, knackiger Kirschfrucht, etwas Brombeere. Feinmaschiges Tannin, öffnet sich geschmeidig und geschliffen, viel Kirsche, hat gute Spannung."
yr. 2015 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
97 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2020 with 97 of 100 points.
"Wow! Una potenza sensoriale devastante si manifesta in questo giovane Brunello che in modo elegante dispensa carattere ed autenticità nelle note di prugne nere, chinotto, bergamotto e fiori di arancio. Il sottofondo ematico ben si fonde alle note di tè verde ed elicriso appassito. Corpo pieno, tannini setosi all'ingresso al palato ed un finale solido e compatto che si precipita in un finale verticale che si infiamma dal centro palato in poi. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2012 on 01.03.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
"Leuchtendes, sattes Rubingranat. Ansprechende, offene Nase mit satten Noten nach reifen Zwetschken, Gojibeeren, etwas Siegellack im Hintergrund. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel kompakte, präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit herzhaftem, präsentem Tannin, fester Kern."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2011 on 01.03.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes Rubin mit feinem Granatrand. Fein gezeichnete Nase, mit Noten nach Kirschen und Gewürznelken. Am Gaumen schöne Beerenfrucht, entfaltet sich mit griffigem Tannin, im Finale fester Druck."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2010 on 01.03.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"Glänzendes, dichtes Rubin-Granat. Etwas zurückhaltende Nase, nach Kirschen und Gewürznelken, aber sehr klar. Am Gaumen dann kompakt, zeigt sich mit saftiger, satter Frucht, feinmaschiges Tannin, im Nachhall nach reifen Zwetschken und Tabak."
yr. 2008 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2008 on 01.03.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granat. Intensive und duftige Nase, satt nach baumreifen Kirschen, etwas eingelegte Zwetschken im Hintergrund. Saftig und kompakt am Gaumen, zeigt viel reife Frucht, schöner Schmelz, öffnet sich mit dichtem Tannin, breitet sich satt aus, im Finale feine würzige Komponenten, hallt lange nach."
yr. 2006 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2006 on 01.03.2011 with 90 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubin. Konzentrierte Nase mit Noten nach Flieder, dann viel saftige Kirsche. Am Gaumen vielschichtig, zeigt viel feinmaschiges Tannin, das sich sehr gut aufbaut, salzig, bekommt im hinteren Bereich immer mehr Tiefe, langer Nachhall."
yr. 2005 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2005 on 01.03.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, klares Rubin. Intensive Nase mit kräftigen Noten nach Brombeere, etwas Zwetschke und dunkle Kirsche. Saftig und klar am Gaumen, zeigt angenehmen süßen Schmelz, geschmeidiges Tannin, baut sich schön auf, im Finale anhaltend."
yr. 2001 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2001 on 01.05.2007 with 90 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes, sattes Rubingranat; dicht angelegte Nase mit intensiver, dunkelbeeriger Frucht, dazu viel Zwetschke, etwas Karamell; am Gaumen saftig, entfaltet sich mit dichtmaschigem, zupackendem Tannin, baut sich Schicht um Schicht auf, mit Biss."
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2016 on 01.12.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2015 on 01.05.2020 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2015 on 01.02.2020 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2012 on 01.11.2018 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2018 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Spectator:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2011 on 01.04.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2015 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
18 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2022 with 18 of 20 points.
"Intrigante Blume nach roten Beeren und zarten Blüten; im Mund saftig, schöner Schmelz, die Säure belebt, elegant und von grosser Länge. Ein Verführer."
yr. 2018 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
94 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2018 on 01.09.2021 with 94 of 100 points.
"Potente e maturo mostra un carattere solido e centrato e ricorda di prugne nere, more, foglie di mirto selvatico, caramello salato, olive verdi ed incenso. Il pepe bianco e tanto succo di arancia dominano la scena secondaria e ne aumentano la complessità. Corpo pieno, tannini morbidi di grana fine ed un finale sapido e decisamente vibrante. Meglio dal 2022."
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2009 on 01.04.2014 with 16 of 20 points.
"Anfangs verschlossen, nach Belüftung immer fruchtiger, würziger. Dicht und füllig im Mund, kräftig gebaut mit feinkörnigen Gerbstoffen sowie viel Samt und Saftigkeit, kompakter, runder Ausklang auf Cassis- und Blütennoten. Charakterstark."
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2009 on 01.01.2014 with 89 of 100 points.
"structured Brunello, it opens with aromas of forest floor, black berry, crushed flowers and mint. The palate delivers restrained wild cherry accented with clove and Mediterranean spices alongside bracing, tightly knit tannins that need to unwind. Drink 2016?2021."
yr. 2008 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2008 on 01.04.2013 with 16 of 20 points.
"Mollige Nase, Holz, reife Beeren; am Gaumen saftig, füllig, mit viel Schmelz und einem langen Kirschfinale. Überzeugt mit seinem Schliff und seiner Vielschichtigkeit, kann aber auch schon jetzt genossen werden."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"From one of the most beautiful wine properties in Tuscany (owned by artist Sandro Chia and managed by his son Filippo), this gorgeous Brunello shows elegance, pedigree and quality fruit. Blackberry and bright cherry are backed by warmer tones of tobacco and cigar box. There's ageworthy structure and freshness too."
yr. 2007 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.05.2012 with 16 of 20 points.
"Charakterwein: Der vor allem seiner Murales bekannte Maler und Bildhauer Sandro Chia zählt nicht nur zu den wichtigsten Vertretern der Transavanguardia, auf seinem Weingut Castello Romitorio gelingt es ihm auch immer wieder, herausragende Brunelli zu keltern: Superbe Nase von Frucht, Eiche und Gewürzen; geschliffen und charaktervoll, das Tannin ist frisch und doch auch von guter Dichte. Gut gemachter Wein der reifen kann und mit dem man gleich auch ein Sammlerstück erwirbt: Das Etikett stammt von Chia selbst."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2012 with 94 of 100 points.
"This is a lovely Brunello with black cherry, plum, smoke, bacon, leather and a drying touch of crushed mineral on the nose. It is rich and concentrated, with a slightly sweet-smelling bouquet. The mouthfeel is compact, tight and polished?but there is excellent length too."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2011 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sandro Chia and his family at Castello Romitorio offer a rich, plush and velvety expression of Brunello with excellent dimension and staying power. Plump fruit flavors and black cherry color the long, soft fade."
