Deion:
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.
Grape varierty:
100% Sangiovese Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 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:
The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with a short initial cold maceration period (below 20 ° C) on the skins for about 15 to 20 hours, followed by a maceration on the skins, which can last up to 24 days. Malolactic fermentation begins naturally and lasts about 10 days. During this time the wine is clarified by natural sedimentation. The wine then matures for about 36 months in oak barrels and 24 months in the bottle in the air-conditioned cellars of Castello Romitorio before it is put on the market.
Allergens:
contains sulphites.
Alcoholic content: 12.50 %
yr. 2016 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
97 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2016 on 01.09.2021 with 97 of 100 points.
"Visionario ed intrigante nella matrice sensoriale leggermente opaca alterna note che ricordano le foglie di tè nero a sfumature di ginepro, mirto selvatico, marasca, fiori di mandarino e sambuco. Corpo medio-pieno, tannini setosi di grana fine ed un finale armonico e bilanciato nell'allungo impressionante che dura secondi al palato e lascia una piacevole presenza sapida e succosa nel palato laterale. Meglio dal 2023."
yr. 2015 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2020 with 98 of 100 points.
"Ricco di ciliegie disidratate e succo di pompelmo anima la scena principale in modo brillante e dinamico. I sentori di buccia di mandarino, tiglio e pietra sbriciolata regalano la complessità sperata in sottofondo. Corpo pieno, tannini incredibilmente setosi al palato sono fusi nella matrice ed esprimono garanzie e conferme in uno dei produttori più concreti a Montalcino. Bevi ora o invecchia."
yr. 2013 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
98 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2013 on 01.12.2019 with 98 of 100 points.
"Un naso elegante con sentori di fiori rossi, lavanda, e mandorla tritata. Al palato è setoso, intenso e di grande impatto. Il tannino è vellutato ed il finale è teso e verticale. Gran Vino! Delizioso ora può esprimere tutto se stesso nei prossimi anni. Superlativo. Meglio dal 2021 al 2028 ed oltre."
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2013 on 01.03.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
"Funkelndes Rubin mit leichtem Granatschimmer. Sehr klare Nase mit ansprechenden Aromen nach frischer Zwetschke und Granatapfel. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, entfaltet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, im Finale gute Spannung. Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler"
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.03.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sattes Rubin-Granat. Eröffnet mit betont würzigen Noten, nach Kardamom, Anis und Gewürznelken, dahinter feine Kirsche. Am Gaumen feine reife Fruchtnoten, viel Kirsche, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, langer Nachhall."
yr. 2010 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2010 on 01.11.2016 with 17 of 20 points.
"Sandro Chia kreiert auch in diesem Jahr eine zuverlässige Riserva: Blume nach Pflaumenconfit und Nougat; der Ansatz kompakt, robustes Tannin-Säure-Gerüst, verführerisch-langes Kirschfinale. Perfekt ausbalanciert."
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2010 on 01.03.2016 with 93 of 100 points.
"Sattes, leuchtendes Rubin. Sehr intensive und ansprechende Nase, satt nach dunklen Kirschen und Brombeeren, unterlegt von würzigen Noten, nach Kardamom und Koriandersamen, etwas Ingwer. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt viel präsente Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem, dicht gewebtem Tannin, strahlt lange nach, fester Druck."
yr. 2007 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.04.2013 with 17 of 20 points.
"Fast in jedem Jahrgang ein harmonischer Wein, facettenreich und doch grundsolide: Blume mit Aromen von Erdbeeren und balsamischen Noten; im Mund rund und charaktervoll, hat Schliff und schöne Länge. Der Ausklang zur Zeit etwas holzdominiert, aber doch auch mit viel Saft und Länge."
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.03.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
"Konzentriertes, intensives Rubin mit leichtem Granatrand. Kompakte Nase, eröffnet mit satten Noten nach Brombeere, dunkle Kirsche, im Hintergrund leichte Lakritze-Töne. Am Gaumen klar, sehr geradlinig, öffnet sich mit griffigem Tannin, baut sich gut auf, hat im Finale schöner Schmelz."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2013 with 94 of 100 points.
"Castello Romitorio has been showing impressive results the last five years or so. This Riserva opens with opulent, dark concentration and bright aromas of dark cherry, leather, tobacco and spice. There's a dusty mineral shading at the back and with a long-lasting finish."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2012 with 95 of 100 points.
"Artist Sandro Chia and his team have delivered a lush, modern, approachable and opulent riserva with aromas of spice, ripe fruit, chocolate fudge and red cherry. This is a round and supple wine, with a soft, generous mouthfeel backed by firm structure and bright acidity."
yr. 2004 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2004 on 01.04.2010 with 17 of 20 points.
"Opulente Blume mit Noten von Schwarzbeeren, von Kräutern und Nougat; am Gaumen voll, die Gerbstoffe weich und perfekt mit der Säure perfekt ausbalanziert, der Abgang auf Aromen reifer Schwarzkirschen. Gefällt mit seiner Fülle."
yr. 2004 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2004 on 01.03.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"Sattes, funkelndes Rubin. Ansprechende, intensive Nase mit ausgeprägten Noten nach reifen Kirschen und Lakritze. Entfaltet sich am Gaumen mit schöner Eleganz, zeigt viel feinkörniges Tannin, entwickelt gute Länge, geradlinig, im Finale sehr saftig."
yr. 2004 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2004 on 01.01.2010 with 94 of 100 points.
"Castello Romitorio's beautiful Riserva Brunello delivers ripe fruit notes with inky consistency and elegant mineral tones framed around a core of solid red fruit. The wine is supple and very polished with impressive persistency on the finish."
yr. 1999 Wine Enthusiast:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2005 with 93 of 100 points.
"Surprisingly sweet but lovable just the same. The nose offers sugared doughnut and marzipan aromas yet the palate has cut-through acidity that ensures that the wine is neither flabby nor dull. Big-time cherry and plum flavors are pure and exciting; all in all there isn't much more to ask for. Imported by Selected Estates of Europe Ltd."
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2012 with 17 of 20 points.
"Vielschichtiges Bouquet mit Aromen von Kirschen, Lakritze und Tabak; am Gaumen füllig und saftig, Tannine und Säure im Einklang, endet auf Noten von reifen Pflaumen. Überzeugt mit seiner opulenten Machart."
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
98 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2021 with 98 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2015 on 01.12.2020 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
96 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2013 on 01.08.2019 with 96 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2013 on 01.06.2019 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate:
95 of 100 Points.
"Robert Parker The Wine Advocate" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.03.2018 with 95 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards:
87 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2017 with 87 of 100 points.
