Castello di Romitorio
Through a production approach based on innovative research in the service of quality, the Tuscan wine reality Castello di Romitorio becomes a protagonist of modern interpretations of the territories of Montalcino and Scansano. It was the renowned Florentine painter and sculptor Sandro Chia who founded the winery in 1984 after purchasing a partially abandoned estate in Montalcino, in the locality of Romitorio, consisting of agricultural land and an ancient stone castle. He initiated an important restoration work, also starting to plant the oldest clones of Sangiovese Grosso. Since 2006, Filippo Chia, Sandro's son, has been leading the estate with the collaboration of the expert oenologist Carlo Ferrini, consultant for famous wineries scattered throughout Italy. As soon as he took the reins of Castello di Romitorio, Filippo embarked on a second major planting project for vineyards and inaugurated the new winery.
The Castello di Romitorio estate includes over 30 hectares of rows, dedicated to a combination of local varieties and international grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Procanico. The plots are distributed between the historic area of Montalcino and the second estate in Maremma Toscana, area of Morellino di Scansano. The plants, located at an altitude between 200 and 400 meters above sea level, are cultivated following the principles of organic farming. The fermentations take place at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks or cement vats, with never excessive macerations aimed at extracting only the noblest compounds contained in the skins. The subsequent aging periods take place in steel, cement, or oak barrels of various sizes, such as barriques, tonneaux, and large barrels, always adapting the choice of container to the characteristics of the wine.
The Brunello di Montalcino from Castello di Romitorio, the most representative labels of the winery, are appreciated for their elegant and intensely fragrant character. In particular, the estate produces four different expressions of Brunello, all characterized by remarkable breadth and expressive depth. The selection is completed by aThrough a production approach based on innovative research in the service of quality, the Tuscan wine reality Castello di Romitorio becomes a protagonist of modern interpretations of the territories of Montalcino and Scansano. It was the renowned Florentine painter and sculptor Sandro Chia who founded the winery in 1984 after purchasing a partially abandoned estate in Montalcino, in the locality of Romitorio, consisting of agricultural land and an ancient stone castle. He initiated an important restoration work, also starting to plant the oldest clones of Sangiovese Grosso. Since 2006, Filippo Chia, Sandro's son, has been leading the estate with the collaboration of the expert oenologist Carlo Ferrini, consultant for famous wineries scattered throughout Italy. As soon as he took the reins of Castello di Romitorio, Filippo embarked on a second major planting project for vineyards and inaugurated the new winery.
The Castello di Romitorio estate includes over 30 hectares of rows, dedicated to a combination of local varieties and international grape varieties, including Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Procanico. The plots are distributed between the historic area of Montalcino and the second estate in Maremma Toscana, area of Morellino di Scansano. The plants, located at an altitude between 200 and 400 meters above sea level, are cultivated following the principles of organic farming. The fermentations take place at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks or cement vats, with never excessive macerations aimed at extracting only the noblest compounds contained in the skins. The subsequent aging periods take place in steel, cement, or oak barrels of various sizes, such as barriques, tonneaux, and large barrels, always adapting the choice of container to the characteristics of the wine.
The Brunello di Montalcino from Castello di Romitorio, the most representative labels of the winery, are appreciated for their elegant and intensely fragrant character. In particular, the estate produces four different expressions of Brunello, all characterized by remarkable breadth and expressive depth. The selection is completed by a