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Castello di Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 2021

$ 125

RETAIL

$ 80

BEST WEB

$ 59

LAST BOTTLE

“The 2021 vintage establishes a new benchmark for the wines of Tuscany. It is the best vintage to date...” – Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

And…hold on to your hats!!! The new Last Bottle favorite of Castello Romitorio is most certainly back — and this 96+ POINT Brunello is a certified STUNNER! Better still…we got it at the BEST price in the USA! Over $65 BELOW retail, too??? Let’s go!

First…a warning! As monumentally fantastic of a growing season as 2021 was — a big frost in early April cut yields by as much as 50% across Montalcino…so there is far, FAR less than we’d like…and me, and every buyer, and most of the staff in the office are already loading up on this — so load up that cart first, and then come on back to read all about it, ok?

OK! Welcome back. Man, I hope you got enough! The wonder that is Castello Romitorio — and the budding legend of the young, charismatic Filippo Chia — makes this THE estate to watch in Montalcino, and this baby is flat out GORGEOUS! I tasted a special sneak preview in Montalcino back in October, and it was one of the highlights of my Italy trip. So good, in fact, I immediately bought another bottle to enjoy with the porcini mushroom three-course menu at Il Leccio after we left the estate! (If you’re ever in Montalcino…go here!)

But…THE WINE!!! A supremely elegant and aromatic style of Brunello, with laser-like precision, and layer after layer of complexity. The northwest corner of Montalcino is considerably wooded, and the estate here benefits from the cooling insulation that the surrounding woods bring. High-toned, but simply packed with ripe and plush fruits…this baby is SINGING! Violets, and peonies, with red currants, and plump cherries, punctuated with pristine minerality, and delicately roasted herbs, and…AND!!! The wine really comes to life with a few swirls of the glass and dances across your senses hypnotically. A bright lift of orange zest, and earthy tetherings of sun-baked clay, and above all else…BALANCE. This is built to last, but man-oh-man…is it ever tempting now!!!

While it lasts!!!

** Romitorio Fun Fact: Head honcho Filippo Chia’s dad traded 3 of his prized paintings for these 200 hectares of land and a castle that would become Castello Romitorio (Hermitage Castle). Sandro Chia (who also designs all their stunning labels) is a principal member of the Italian Neo-Expressionist movement – and his art is nearly as stunning as the wine inside! **

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96+ POINTS
"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. Fermented in cement with maceration times tailored to the thickness of the skins from each plot, typically ranging from 18 to 24 days and extending up to 30 days when needed, the wine was aged for 24 months in oak, with 90% in large barrels and 10% in second- and third-passage tonneaux. Produced in 42,000 bottles, this Brunello will benefit from additional cellaring." ~Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96 POINTS
"The 2021 Brunello Di Montalcino pours a bright red hue and has a beautifully chiseled, energetic profile that captures the vintage. The nose is expressive with redcurrants, preserved cherries, incense, chestnut, leather, anise, and sage. Medium to full-bodied, it is nimble and fresh on the palate, with polished tannins, brisk acidity, and a long finish marked by saline and sanguine accents. Drink this terrific wine over the coming 15-20 years. Drink 2026-2046." ~Jeb Dunnuck
95 POINTS
"Cedar spice box mixes with incense, cloves and dried black cherries as the expressive 2021 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. Elegant with a wildly appealing energy, the 2021 displays masses of ripe wild berry fruits beneath and air of violet inner florals. It finishes with incredible length and concentration, perfectly framed by a coating of sweet tannin. This young, radiant Brunello is sure to have many fans." ~Vinous

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