Castello Romitorio
Brio 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
- Grape variety and classification: Toscana IGT from 100% Sangiovese, 2024 harvest
- Aromatic characteristics: floral notes, cherry, red fruits and light herbal hints
- Taste profile: medium-bodied, pronounced savouriness, delicate tannins, persistent fruity finish
- Origin of the grapes: vineyards at 150 metres on volcanic soils with south-west exposure
- Serving: decant for 1 hour at 16-18°C; ideal with pork, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brio di Castello Romitorio is a still red wine from Tuscany that faithfully expresses the character of Sangiovese. Distinguished by an intense ruby red colour, it reveals clear floral aromas on the nose, notes of red berries, cherry and hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate, it has a medium body, standing out for its pronounced savouriness and soft tannins that lead to a long, fruity finish. Its sensory profile makes it ideal for pairing with pork, game and cheeses, especially after a one-hour decanting.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the gentle hills of Scansano, in an area situated one hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The south-west exposure and rich volcanic soils define a unique microclimate, influenced by the proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea. These environmental conditions translate into the glass as a clear aromatic definition and marked freshness. The vines are trained using the spurred cordon method, with careful management of the distance between the plants to encourage optimal ripening of the bunches.
How it is produced
The vinification process aims to preserve the purity of the grape variety, beginning with a meticulous manual harvest. To ensure maximum integrity of the fruit, a careful selection of the grapes is carried out, strictly by hand both before and after destemming. This precision continues in the cellar, where the raw material is handled to enhance the aromatic profile and manage the phenolic structure. The result is a wine of refined balance, harmoniously combining the medium structure of the sip with a pleasant gustatory persistence.
History and Curiosities
Born in a picturesque fortified medieval village, Brio 2024 has blended art and winemaking since 1984. Overseen by oenologist Carlo Ferrini, this Toscana IGT showcases pure Sangiovese grown on the fertile volcanic soils of Scansano. The influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea imparts a refined savouriness to the wine, perfectly balanced by soft tannins and a persistent fruity finish. Hand-harvested with a double selection of the grapes, it releases vibrant notes of cherry and aromatic herbs, ideal for enhancing meat-based dishes or game.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1984
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 150.000
- Hectares: 28
Castello Romitorio a massive twelfth-century hilltop fortress in Montalcino, now produces exquisite Tuscan wines, grappa and olive oil in the best traditions of the region. After acquiring the estate in 1984, artist Sandro Chia spent the next several years restoring Castello Romitorio and transforming it lands into vineyards, constructing a cellar on the castle’s ground floor with the most advanced equipment on the market, and enlisting the expertise of one of country’s leading oenologists.
The Castello Romitorio winery currently comprises three properties of which the flagship is the 187-hectare estate in Montalcino surrounding the actual castle. Ten hectares of this land are devoted to vineyards, and this property is the center of our operations. The second estate, called "Poggio di Sopra," occupies a hillside not far from Monte Amiata. This land is also located in Montalcino, within the denomination of Sant’Antimo and it contains eight hectares of vineyards. The recently acquired estate "Giaccio Forte," in the area of Scansano, rests atop a steep hill looking out over the valleys and the Tyrrhenian Sea, and contains eleven hectares of vineyards.
Sandro Chia’s first wine, "Romito del Romitorio" was bottled in 1984 and proved exceptional from the start, thanks largely to the Chia’s. In twenty years of winemaking, the Chia family’s winemaking philosophy has evolved into a strict adherence to the pursuit of excellence at any cost and an absolute belief in quality over quantity. This philosophy has led the family to embrace only the great D.O.C.G.’s and D.O.C.’s of our estates, abandoning "large-distribution" wines such as the Chianti Colli Senesi, Brio, and Donna di Rango. With the harvest of 2006, Castello Romitorio has baptized its new cantina, a 3000 square meter space located partially below ground on the flank of the castle. A reflection of the Chia family’s philosophy and interests, the cantina brings together fine wine and fine art in a unique setting, with monolithic sculptures standing beside the barrels and barriques from which Romitorio’s future wines will flow. Sandro Chia sees the key to the greatness of these wines in the irresistible impulse toward artistic perfection: "I make wine with the same passion with which I paint—it is devotion, a sacrifice, that ultimately brings the greatest reward." Read more
| Name | Castello Romitorio Brio 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello Romitorio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in a picturesque fortified medieval village, Brio 2024 has blended art and winemaking since 1984. Overseen by oenologist Carlo Ferrini, this Toscana IGT showcases pure Sangiovese grown on the fertile volcanic soils of Scansano. The influence of the Tyrrhenian Sea imparts a refined savouriness to the wine, perfectly balanced by soft tannins and a persistent fruity finish. Hand-harvested with a double selection of the grapes, it releases vibrant notes of cherry and aromatic herbs, ideal for enhancing meat-based dishes or game. |
| Origin | Scansano, Toscana |
| Climate | Altitude: 150 m a.s.l.; exposure: South-West |
| Soil composition | Rich volcanic soils |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon with a plant spacing of 240x75 cm |
| Plants per hectare | Approximately 5,556 plants per hectare |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with manual selection of the grapes before and after destemming |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |