Castello di Romitorio 'Colto' Rosso di Montalcino

The Castello is an historic site in the North-West area of Montalcino. In 1984 it was bought by the famous Italian painter and sculptor, Sandro Chia, the pioneer of Italy’s “Transvanguardia” neo-expressionist movement. Today, wine making is guided by one of Brunello’s leading prognosticators, Franco Martini. The old vines have been honed to perfection to make wines that are as stylish and refined as the Sandro Chia original art pieces that adorn the label. Ian D’Agata, regularly cited as the leading voice on fine Italian wines has said, Casetello Romoitorio’s wines are some of Montalcino’s sleekest and most perfumed. I couldn’t agree more, it is the perfect match of stylishness and power. A delicious, soft and balanced Rosso with aromas and flavours of dark cherries and plums. Notes of dried flowers and spicy oak are also recognisable. Almost full-bodied with very silky, well-integrated tannins that give the wine a plump, almost chalky texture. Long finish with fruit-soaked minerals. Very well made. Only 6,000 bottles produced. 93 POINTS, JAMES SUCKLING