Brunello di Montalcino “Filo di Seta” Riserva DOCG 2019

Castello Romitorio | Tuscany
Soc. Agr. Castello Romitorio srl. | Loc. Romitorio 279 I IT 53024 Montalcino

29652819 · 0,75 l · 785,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
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The label is black. At Castello Romitorio, this is not an aesthetic detail – it is a signal. The Riserva of Filo di Seta only appears when the vineyard gives more than it is actually capable of. There was no Riserva between 2016 and 2019. Not because the vintages were bad – but because Filippo Chia's benchmark for this bottling is uncompromising.

Filo di Seta comes from a single vineyard next to the castle. The Riserva is made from the best barrels from this vineyard – a selection within a selection. Blue-grey Galestro slate, limestone-rich clay, 250 to 350 metres above sea level, old Sangiovese clones, whose small grapes have been ripening in this solitude since 1995. The stream of the same name that runs through the forest gave this wine its name. The silk thread. Rarely has a name been so honest. Fermentation in cement, spontaneous lactic acid fermentation, then extended maturation in mainly used tonneaux. The wood remains in the background – witness, not actor. Only 2,666 bottles!

A darkness on the nose that slowly opens up: clove-spiced cherry, sassaparilla, candied orange zest, wet slate underneath, porcini, violet root. The flavour is big, concentrated and yet flowing – the tannin is like chalk, the acidity like a nerve cord, a final that doesn't go away but stays. A work of wine art that sees time as an opportunity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, shiny ruby red colour. Very fine and subtle on the nose, noble potpourri of precious wood, coconut flakes, graphite, dark berries, iron, after a little time and air of wild strawberries. On the palate with polished tannins, creamy, juicy nerve, savoury, complex and long, can still age, already great now!" Falstaff

"An elegant style, with lively acidity and a line of fine-grained tannins supporting flavours of strawberries, cherries, minerals and woody undergrowth. On the finish, the lacy texture firms up and gives way to crisp tannins. It has plenty of structure, but here it's even more about finesse." Wine Spectator

"The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Filo di Seta 2019 blossoms in the glass as crushed ash stones and grated sage meet dried orange peel, a hint of smoke and dried black cherries. It floods the palate with silky textures and ripe, citrus-infused wild berry flavours, while tactile mineral tones give it grip. The cooling acidity gives the wine a light and graceful touch. A hint of lavender lingers over the rich, tart red berry flavours as it tapers with remarkable length - powerful yet wonderfully fresh." Vinous

"A striking and intense example, the second Riserva from the estate's Filo di Seta vineyard opens with cloves, sarsaparilla and candied orange zest. The ageing in (mostly used) tonneaux gives it subtle toasted and incense accents. The wine is broad and expansive, with wet leaves and porcini mushrooms balancing the sweetness of the fruit. The acidity is also pleasant. The texture is very suede-like, with a crisp tannin finish that fades with zesty citrus." Decanter

"The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Filo di Seta offers savoury barbecue spices, tarry smoke and black fruits over a full-bodied, powerful texture. However, this brooding darkness hides a complex and modern wine that remains fluid in the glass as it alternates between different fruit and oak flavours. It shows gently polished edges over a firm backbone of chalky tannins." Wine Advocate