Castello Romitorio
Beautiful and ancient, sitting high on the hillside in the north-west of the Montalcino, the foundations of Castello Romitorio date back to the Roman times and the building has had many purposes since then. It wasn't until famous Italian artist Sandro Chia purchased the property in 1984 that its significant impact on the wines of Montalcino began.
Having been abandoned since World War II, Sandro had to completely restore the castle and replant the vineyards which are now sustainably managed and interspersed among virgin woodland. Castello Romitorio has been a long labour of love but thankfully their wines quickly gained critical acclaim and they now have a reputation as a trailblazing estate for how quickly they shot up the Brunello hierarchy.
While Sandro's artwork still adorns the labels, today the estate run by his son Filippo, with the guidance of consultant Paolo Vagaggini, and under his tenure the estate has been "on fire" in the word's of the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. After being under-appreciated for too long, now "all of his wines are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight"
Having been abandoned since World War II, Sandro had to completely restore the castle and replant the vineyards which are now sustainably managed and interspersed among virgin woodland. Castello Romitorio has been a long labour of love but thankfully their wines quickly gained critical acclaim and they now have a reputation as a trailblazing estate for how quickly they shot up the Brunello hierarchy.
While Sandro's artwork still adorns the labels, today the estate run by his son Filippo, with the guidance of consultant Paolo Vagaggini, and under his tenure the estate has been "on fire" in the word's of the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner. After being under-appreciated for too long, now "all of his wines are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight"
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£400.84 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is laced with spicy, dark red fruits, wild, sweet and spicy floral tones that give way to savory herbs, hints of animal musk and black earth. On the palate, it's soft, enveloping, almost creamy in texture and offset by a mix of savory spice, fine tannin and saturating mineral tones as black cherry and sage seem to hover on the senses. The finish is spicy and long, structured, but also with vibrant primary fruits holding on strong, as a twang of savory herbs lingers long. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
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£481.24 |
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James Suckling (96)Extremely perfumed and pure on the nose with bright and vivid, crushed cherry and berry character. Full body. Tight and poised with rich yet polished tannins and an ever so long finish. Needs at least three or four years to come together. Better after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (WS) |
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£1,287.64 |
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Wine Spectator (98)This stunning red exudes bright cherry, blackberry, plum, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors, all knit together almost seamlessly, with vibrant acidity and refined tannins. Shows a combination of power and grace, with a long fruit and savory aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2047. 620 cases made, 150 cases imported. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
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£318.00 |
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Vinous (95)The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is laced with spicy, dark red fruits, wild, sweet and spicy floral tones that give way to savory herbs, hints of animal musk and black earth. On the palate, it's soft, enveloping, almost creamy in texture and offset by a mix of savory spice, fine tannin and saturating mineral tones as black cherry and sage seem to hover on the senses. The finish is spicy and long, structured, but also with vibrant primary fruits holding on strong, as a twang of savory herbs lingers long. |
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Tuscany | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
£385.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Extremely perfumed and pure on the nose with bright and vivid, crushed cherry and berry character. Full body. Tight and poised with rich yet polished tannins and an ever so long finish. Needs at least three or four years to come together. Better after 2021. |
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Tuscany | 2 | 98 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,057.00 |
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Wine Spectator (98)This stunning red exudes bright cherry, blackberry, plum, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors, all knit together almost seamlessly, with vibrant acidity and refined tannins. Shows a combination of power and grace, with a long fruit and savory aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2047. 620 cases made, 150 cases imported. |
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