Castello Romitorio, Sangiovese ‘Brio’, 2022

Name: Castello Romitorio, Sangiovese ‘Brio’, 2022
Brand: Decorum
Price: 108.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Tuscany, Italy

£108.00

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Case of 6 (£18 p/b)

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This wine is made a stone's throw from Montalcino, as a non-classified Rosso, offering incredible value. A classic house wine from Whitfield Wines, it is incredibly drinkable, and a brilliant price from a well-known and grand producer.

Brio is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the estate vineyards on the gently sloping hills of Scansano, fully expressing the freshness of this grape variety. The combination of altitude, south-westerly exposure, and rich volcanic soils in Scansano create one of Italy’s most unique microclimates.

Dense ruby red in colour with fragrant floral aromas, notes of red berries and cherries, and a layer of aromatic herbs are abundant. The medium bodied palate is refined and balanced, with well integrated savouriness and soft tannins carrying through to the long and fruity finish.

History, Art, Wine — The Castello Romitorio was believed to have been constructed around the 12th century, serving as military and religious purposes over the centuries. By the early 20th century, the castle was abandoned and in ruin, left behind with Tuscany’s medieval past. Situated in a wild part of Montalcino with a microclimate of less sunny slopes and cooler average temperatures than the rest of the region, there was great potential for a vineyard.

In 1984 Castello Romitorio was purchased by Italian contemporary artist, Sandro Chia, and he restored the castle back to life, transforming it into a winery, and infusing his art inside the castle. In the early 2000s, Sandro’s son, Filippo Chia, joined the business, leading the winery and expanding its wine portfolio, gaining international acclaim for their Brunello di Montalcino.

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2022

Italy

Organic Cerified