Montalcino and Castello Romitorio

Abbadia San Salvatore

Abbey of Sant'Antimo


Albarese

Acquapendente


Archipelago Toscano


Arcidosso


Arezzo


Asciano


Badia di Coltibuono


Bagno Vignoni

Barberino Val d'Elsa

Beaches

Bolsena Lake


Bomarzo

Brunello di Montalcino

Buenconvento

Campagnatico


Capalbio


Castel del Piano


Castelfiorentino

Castell'Azarra

Castellina in Chianti


Castelmuzio


Castelnuovo Bererdenga


Castiglioncello Bandini


Castiglione della Pescaia


Castiglione d'Orcia


Castiglion Fiorentino


Celleno


Certaldo


Chinaciano Terme


Chianti


Chiusi


Cinigiano


Città di Castello

Cività di Bagnoregio


Colle Val d'Elsa


Cortona


Crete Senesi


Diaccia Botrona


Isola d'Elba


Firenze


Follonica


Gaiole in Chianti


Gavorrano

Gerfalco


Greve in Chianti


Grosseto


Lago Trasimeno


La Foce


Manciano


Maremma


Massa Marittima


Montagnola Senese


Montalcino


Monte Amiata


Monte Argentario


Montefalco


Montemassi


Montemerano


Monte Oliveto Maggiore


Montepulciano


Monteriggioni


Monticchiello


Monticiano


Orbetello


Orvieto


Paganico


Parco Naturale della Maremma


Perugia


Piancastagnaio


Pienza


Pisa


Pitigliano

Prato

Punta Ala

Radda in Chianti


Roccalbegna


Roccastrada


San Bruzio


San Casciano dei Bagni


San Galgano


San Gimignano


San Giovanni d'Asso


San Quirico d'Orcia


Sansepolcro


Santa Fiora


Sant'Antimo


Sarteano


Saturnia


Scansano


Scarlino


Seggiano


Siena


Sinalunga


Sorano


Sovana


Sovicille

Talamone

Tarquinia


Tavernelle Val di Pesa


Torrita di Siena


Trequanda


Tuscania


Umbria


Val d'Elsa


Val di Merse


Val d'Orcia


Valle d'Ombrone


Vetulonia


Viterbo

Volterra



 

             
 

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Montalcino, Romitorio castle

 

 

“L’arte non è in contraddizione con la mia passione, quella di produrre vino a Montalcino e Scansano. Anzi, credo che le due cose possano camminare insieme...” 

Sandro Chia

Surroundings
       
   


Castello Romitorio, Sandro Chia



   
   

Castello Romitorio, a massive twelfth-century hilltop fortress in Montalcino, since 1986 has produced exquisite Tuscan wines, grappa, and olive oil. Castello Romitorio was founded by reknowned artist Sandro Chia, in 1984. The castle was previously owned by the Baron Giorgio Franchetti.

Castello Romitorio is owned by the artist Sandro Chia, who spent years carefully restoring the property after acquiring it in 1984.
Castello di Romitorio winery is made up of three separate properties near Montalcino, Italy. The most important is the Romitorio Castle itself, where Brunello di Montalcino is made from the 10 hectares of vineyards of the estates large holding of a total of 187 hectares. The two other properties are: Poggio di Sopra with 8 hectares of vineyards, also in Montalcino and not far from the Monte Amiata and Ghiaccio Forte, and the property in Scansano with 11 hectares of vineyards, acquired in 1998.

Cantina and Wines

The cantina unites the two great interests of wine and fine art in a totally unique and fascinating setting. Monolithic sculptures stand next to barrels and barriques from which the Castle’s wine flows. Chia in fact says that the wine is meant to reflect the owner’s dedication to artistic perfection.
Castello di Romitorio’s wines include: Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Romito del Romitorio, Rosso di Montalcino, Ghiaccio Forte, Morellino di Scansano, Chianti Colli Senesi, and their white wine Costanza.

With its location in the heart of Maremma countryside, Podere Santa Pia is a good basis to discover the intricacies of crafting the Brunello di Montalcino wines and to explore the extensive cellars.



Address Loc. Romitorio 279
Montalcino
I-53024 Siena
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Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's most famous and prestigious wines, along with the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and the ubiquitous Chianti.
All Brunello di Montalcino wine is made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes grown on the slopes around Montalcino. Brunello is the local name for the Sangiovese Grosso clone from which Brunello di Montalcino is made.

Wine in Tuscany | Brunello di Montalcino


 

   
   

 

Cantina Castello Romotorio, wall drawing by Sandro ChiaCantina Castello Romitorio, wall drawing by Sandro Chia. Photo source: blog.stefanotesi.it

 

View on the Val d'Orcia from Montalcino

View on the Val d'Orcia from Montalcino

 



Walking in Tuscany | Southern Tuscany | Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano, Villa La Foce and the Val d'Orcia


 
   


Tuscany is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Despite incessant praise, the beauty and charm of Tuscany and Umbria continue to defy description. Known for its enchanting landscapes, its fantastic and genuine food and beautiful towns as Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena... But one of Tuscany's best kept secrets is the beautiful valle d'Ombrone.
This classic Italian farmhouse has been superbly renovated and enjoys a magnificent location overlooking the Maremma hills and vineyards. This is the land where the DOC wines Montecucco and Brunello are produced.
Experience the friendly welcome, unique interior and rural tranquillity... The large garden, stunning stone fireplace and indoor pizza oven, ancient timber beams, stone flag floors and many more period features contribute to the authentic atmosphere and individual charm that our guests enjoy time and time again.


     

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Wine in southern Tuscany
Podere Santa Pia
 
Podere Santa Pia, garden view, April
 
Vines in the Val d'Orcia
         
Abbazia di Sant'Antimo - 01

The abbey of Sant'Antimo
Pienza
Sansepolcro
         
Cypress-Lined Montichiello Road, south of Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Tuscany
Cypress road near Monticchiello
View from terrace with a stunning view over the Maremma and Monte Christo
Vines in October
         
Crete Senesi, surroundings of Podere Santa Pia


Podere Santa Pia is situated in the unspoiled valley of the Ombrone River, only 21 kilometres from Montalcino. This valley is famous locally as being of great natural beauty and still very undeveloped.



[1] Photo byLuca Aless, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.

[2] Photo by iAcer11, licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported2.5 Generic2.0 Generic and 1.0 Generic license.