Romito Del Romitorio 2004 750Ml

The Sant'Antimo Rosso denomination, approved as a D.O.C. in 1996, gives winemakers in Montalcino the ability to offer wines that vary from the more rigid regulations that apply to the other denominations. While Sant'Antimo may be made without any Sangiovese grapes at all, Castello Romitorio's "Romito del Romitorio" draws its unique character from the fact that it is three-n¼üfths Sangiovese, making this Sant'Antimo a respected son of Montalcino. While Canaiolo's soft n¼éavours compliment the Sangiovese, blending in the supple and oak-loving Cabernet Sauvignon adds character to this wine. Romito is bright, approaching ruby in color. Opulent and incredibly balanced in structure. n Castello Romitorio's "Romito," the rebellious and the traditional are married - the boldness of Sangiovese joins the complexity of Cabernet, and through the subtlety of Canaiolo emerges an exquisite harmony. In the "Super Tuscan" style, "Romito del Romitorio" is composed of sixty percent Sangiovese Grosso, twenty percent Cabernet Sauvignon and twenty percent Canaiolo, and is aged fourteen months in French barriques.