Castello Romitorio 'Filo de Seta' Brunello di Montalcino 2019
The Wine
Filo di Seta, meaning 'Silk Thread,' is a distinctive Brunello born from a meticulous selection of grapes. Named after a nearby stream that meanders through the forest, this wine undergoes maturation in oak barrels for roughly 30 months and, following bottling, it is aged for an additional 12 months prior to its release.
98pts Monica Larner, Wine Advocate ‘...a whole other level of intensity and brilliance with dark fruit, blackberry, an etched mineral quality...’
Tasted in store 10 Sept 24 This suite of Romitorio vini are poised, ethereal, lithe, composed and compelling! Beautiful now but will also age effortlessly. TC
The Details
Variety - Sangiovese
Country - Italy
Region - Tuscany
Sub Region - Montalcino
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker
In 1984, the artist Sandro Chia purchased the Romitorio, bringing with him a dedication to studying, exploring, and promoting Brunello di Montalcino wine. His captivating works not only grace the labels but also enhance the winery with his sculptures and art. The estate boasts vineyards in Montalcino, nestled between 198m and 500m amidst dense oak forests. Today, Sandro's son Filippo manages the winery, and under his guidance, the range has quietly earned significant critical acclaim.
CASTELLO ROMITORIO'S WINES ARE SOME OF MONTALCINO'S SLEEKEST AND MOST PERFUMED...’IAN D'AGATA.COM
‘Castello Romitorio has cool vineyard sites and is one of the few estates that performs consistently in the warmest years. That’s why the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just so darn good. This estate has tweaked its winemaking style over the years to produce increasingly elegant and streamlined wines. There is finesse here, but you also get bold cherry fruit, moist earth, cured tobacco and grilled herb. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with good acidity on the close.’
Monica Larner, Wine Spectator.