Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino 2017

''Well put together with a graceful flow, this Brunello echoes its setting and opens with pronounced cedar and evocative forest floor accents. There is a succulence to the fruit and a silkiness to the texture.'' 93 Points, Decanter Magazine

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''The Castello Romitorio 2017 Brunello di Montalcino comes from an estate that is quickly becoming a leader in a special niche of the Montalcino market. The wine is modern and soft, showing lots of contained ripeness and creaminess, yet it successfully embraces the fundamentals of the appellation and Sangiovese, thanks to its bright acidity and finely tuned structure. Few wines reach this level of precision.'' 94 Points, Wine Advocate Magazine

''Well put together with a graceful flow, this Brunello echoes its setting and opens with pronounced cedar and evocative forest floor accents. Neither heavy nor over-concentrated, the palate is replete with pulpy red berries. There is a succulence to the fruit and a silkiness to the texture, and nuances of pulverised stone weave throughout.'' 93 Points, Decanter Magazine

''This takes its time opening up in the glass, yet patience is rewarded, as a mix of blackberry and cherry further blossoms, adding crushed stone minerality with hints of sage, lavender and violets. It’s silky and textural upon entry, yet it firms up quickly through a mix of vibrant acids and saturating fine tannin. However, there’s plenty of density to its primary fruits, feeling almost weighty in this youthful state yet perfectly balanced all the same. Savory herbs and spice linger along with tart red berries on the long, structured and dramatic finish.'' 95 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous Media (Previous Vintage Review)

''This expression of Brunello di Montalcino is very pleasant in the main profile that is sweetly presented in the notes of pomegranate, rhubarb, bergamot and chamomile in bloom. Full body, velvety fine-grained tannins and a finish perfectly in line.'' 95 Points, International Wine Report (Previous Vintage Review)

''Highlighted by notes of ripe cherries and rich blackberries, some light-coloured leather and fine spices in the aftertaste. Enters with a nice density on the palate, filling and elegant, with a fine melt and hearty red fruit, lies softly over the tongue, clingy and long.'' 93 Points, Falstaff Magazine, Brunello Trophy 2021 (Previous Vintage Review)