CASTELLO ROMITORIO BRUNELLO di MONTALCINO DOCG 2020

Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"The Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino is our flagship wine and reflects more than 30 years of working in harmony with nature in Montalcino. The estate has new and old vineyards of Sangiovese at high altitudes in the north-west of Montalcino.The Sangiovese grapes are carefully selected before and after destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with an initial short period of cold maceration followed by maceration at a higher controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation is naturally caused, so the wine is rested to separate the lees.The wine matures in oak for a minimum of 24 months, and, after bottling, it is aged in Castello Romitorio’s temperature controlled cellars for a minimum of 4 months before release.

Bold, beautiful, an explosion of fruit, with the hallmark elegance of the hills. Crafting exceptional Brunello requires a deep understanding of the intricacies and subtleties of Sangiovese. A remarkable wine, much like a masterpiece painting, comprises various elements seamlessly blended together, creating a whole that transcends the individual components."

96/100 RobertParker.com, Wine Advocate, November 2024 (2020 Vintage)
"This is a remarkable Brunello from a COVID-19 vintage that launched many curveballs at producers. The Castello Romitorio 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is noticeably a step above its peers thanks to its seamless mouthfeel, its bright fruit concentration and its balanced freshness. It ages in oak for 24 months, and the grapes are picked from a site with cool clay soils. The finish is soft and polished. If you were to buy one village Brunello from the accessible 2020 vintage, let me direct your attention to this wine."

95/100 Wine Spectator (2020 Vintage)
"Intense black cherry, blackberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this taut, well-delineated red. Securely bound by the resonant structure, its refined tannins are assertive and beautifully integrated. The terrific aftertaste picks up elements of wild herbs, and this is amazingly long. A standout for the vintage."

95/100 Jeb Dunnuck (2020 Vintage)
"From a mix of seven to eight estate parcels around the castle and brought up mostly in 5,000-liter Slavonian oak, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino is pure and beautifully composed. The nose reveals ripe red cherries, fresh orange, pressed flowers, suede, and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it has supple tannins, balanced acidity, and a clean, mouthwatering finish that makes it hard to resist early."

94+/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, September 2025 (2020 Vintage)
"Cherry essence, plum, orange peel and spices, cedar oak, and peppermint. It’s a sappy and energetic style, quite some juicy sour cherry tang here, fine grained tannin gives it a slightly woody grip, a smattering of dried herbs and peel, with a bright finish of excellent length. It’s lively wine and very good too. It just needs a few more years to settle in."

93/100 Michaela Morris, Decanter, November 2024 (2020 Vintage)
"The epitome of elegance and impossible to resist now, this has an easygoing, gentle quality without lacking intrigue or nuance. It trades on its gorgeous freshness, and its suave tannins are seamlessly integrated, melding with and moulding a nucleus of toothsome woodland berries. Hints of orange zest and ginseng flit throughout, and the finish is defined by a savoury twist. The estate’s denser, more structured Filo di Seta bottling is equally worth seeking out."

93/100 Vinous.com (2020 Vintage)
"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is vividly fresh and focused, with a cascade of dried strawberry, minty herbs and shaved cedar forming its seductive bouquet. This is a model of purity, with silky textures and a graceful feel. It showcases ripe red berry fruits complicated by a tactile staining of minerality. A gentle tug of fine tannins defines the finish. Hints of sour citrus mix with tart blackberry and licorice."