The Brunello di Montalcino Castello Romitorio is born in the north-west quadrant of the denomination, around the Castle, on a hilly system which, descending from Monte Amiata towards Siena, runs parallel to the slopes of Montalcino. They are small plots immersed in hectares of virgin woods, interspersed with ponds and streams with crystal clear waters. The grapes are carefully picked and selected by hand on the counter, before and after destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, with a short initial period of cold maceration (below 20° C) for about 15-20 hours, followed by fermentation maceration at a higher controlled temperature which can last up to 20 days. After the natural malolactic fermentation, the wine matures in oak barrels for about 24 months and, once in the bottle, is aged in the cellars for another 12 months, before being put on the market.

BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO CASTLE ROMITORIO: TASTING

Brunello 2017 di Montalcino Castello Romitorio is a typical expression of the vintage. Bright garnet red, on the nose, it offers slowly opening blackberry, cherry, lavender and violet flowers, burnt stone, sage and laurel, and more undergrowth, medicinal herbs, leather and cloves. In the mouth, it is dense, balanced, with silky and long tannins on red berries and spices. Fantastic with the Maremma Bouillon.