Brunello di Montalcino 2019, Castello Romitorio
This refined Tuscan red reveals layers of ripe cherry and delicate violet notes, complemented by subtle spice undertones. The 2019 vintage demonstrates why Castello Romitorio stands among Montalcino's premier producers, masterfully expressing the distinctive character of the region's hillside vineyards.
| Producer: Castello Romitorio |
| Region: Toscana DOCG |
| Country: Italy |
| Grape Composition: 100% Sangiovese |
| ABV: 13.5% |
Wine Spectator
97 Points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator: "Notable for its pure cherry and kirsch aromas and flavors, this red is also stylish and graceful. Rose, wild thyme and stony mineral elements come into play as this develops on the palate. Beautifully integrated, fresh and firm, this glides to a long, resonant aftertaste. Best from 2026 through 2042..." 03/24
Gardini Notes
97 Points, Luca Gardini, Gardini Notes: "The result of thirty years of research and selection of the most suitable plots, is a compact Brunello, notes of marasca on the nose, with touches of wild mint and hints of soy. Briny-taut mouthfeel, tannins perfectly integrated into the body and long persistence..." 10/23
Vinous Media
95 Points, Eric Guido, VINOUS: "Darkly alluring and spicy, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino emanates from the glass with an earthy blend of crushed rocks, savory herbs, spiced blood orange and dried cherries. This soothes the palate with its soft textures and depths of wild berry fruit. Brisk acidity and mineral tones add lift but also depth. The 2019 finishes dramatically long and structured, turning youthfully inward on itself as orange and rosy inner florals resonate. The house style is on full display here, elevated by the radiant fruits of the 2019 vintage..." 11/23
Wine Advocate
94 Points, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino opens to dried cassis and cranberry, and there is a hint of something floral and fragile, like crushed red rose petals or potpourri. However, the wine also shows growing momentum, especially as it opens in the glass and you start to recognize dark spice, clove, bay leaf and thyme. There is a point of sweetness on the mid-palate, even some dried raspberry, rendering an overall more accessible wine..." 12/23