{"product_id":"castello-romitorio-2021-brunello-di-montalcino-docg-tuscany-italy","title":"Castello Romitorio 2021 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany Italy","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eCastello Romitorio 2021 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the standout wines of the highly acclaimed 2021 vintage, earning praise from critics for its remarkable balance of power, elegance, and terroir expression. Produced from estate-grown \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards perched on some of the highest elevations in Montalcino, this wine captures the distinctive character of Tuscany's most prestigious appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eFounded by artist and visionary Sandro Chia, Castello Romitorio has become one of Brunello's benchmark estates. The winery's unique location, surrounded by forests and fossil-rich soils of galestro, clay, and albarese, creates wines of exceptional aromatic complexity, freshness, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eIn 2021, Romitorio chose not to produce a Riserva, instead directing the estate's finest fruit into the Brunello, resulting in a wine of extraordinary depth, concentration, and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ntbbxf\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e96+ Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\"Castello Romitorio's 2021 Brunello di Montalcino channels much of the estate's fruit over seven plots, as no Riserva was produced, resulting in a wine of notable depth and cohesion. Whispered and delicate at first, the bouquet unfolds with white pepper, blue flowers and grilled herb before moving toward darker tones of sweet blackberry. The palate is open-knit yet powerful, showing juicy ripeness, layered complexity and a structured mid-palate that remains streamlined in classic Sangiovese fashion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e— Monica Larner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yuhotg\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e96 Points – Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\"Beautifully chiseled and energetic, with redcurrants, preserved cherries, incense, chestnut, leather, anise, and sage. Nimble and fresh with polished tannins, brisk acidity, and a long saline finish.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"eqt2am\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003e95 Points – Vinous\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e\"Elegant with a wildly appealing energy, displaying masses of ripe wild berry fruits, violet florals, and sweet tannins. This young, radiant Brunello is sure to have many fans.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1r9z1oq\" data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e95 Points – Wine Spectator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\"Plush and expressive with cherry, plum, wild herb, iron and spice flavors. Terrific balance, texture and length.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1y9spqs\" data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant garnet ruby with vibrant youthful reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers of black cherry, wild blackberry, red currant, violet, white pepper, grilled herbs, cedar, tobacco, leather, anise, and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to full-bodied with exceptional precision and energy. Rich red and dark fruits unfold across a structured palate framed by polished tannins, vibrant acidity, and pronounced mineral tension. Notes of cherry, blackberry, dried flowers, sage, iron, and spice lead to a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent, savory, and beautifully balanced with remarkable freshness and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dln89b\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003eThe vineyards of Castello Romitorio are situated on the northwestern slopes of Montalcino at elevations reaching over 450 meters above sea level. 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