About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The 2019 Romito comes from Maremma in Tuscany, an area situated between the Mediterranean Sea and Monte Amiata. Its soils date from the Pliocene period and combine red clay with gravel. During the day, the Mediterranean Sea moderates the maritime climate; at night, cooler continental air descends from Monte Amiata. These conditions shape the terroir in which the Petit Verdot is grown.
Grapes
Petit Verdot; the exact proportion is not specified for the 2019 vintage. From 1987 through 2018, Romito was principally a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo and Sangiovese.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness and transported to Castello Romitorio’s cellar in Montalcino. After sorting, they are handled gently and vinified in cement vats.
Ageing
The wine is matured in wood. The type of vessel and duration are not specified.
Vintage notes
The featured vintage is 2019, presented as a bold, modern Super Tuscan rooted in Maremma and centred on Petit Verdot.
Label / history
Romito was the first wine created at Castello Romitorio. It debuted in 1987 as an ambitious Super Tuscan intended to express the quality of Tuscan wine through both indigenous and non-indigenous varieties. Its origins, grape sources and classification have evolved: it began as Vino da Tavola, later became Sant’Antimo DOC and is now Toscana IGT.
The label reproduces Sandro Chia’s 1987 pencil drawing Romito del Romitorio. In Italian, romito means “hermit” and romitorio means “hermitage,” making the title literally “Hermit of the Hermitage.” The dreamlike figure resembles a Roman centurion and evokes passing time and nostalgia for a changing world. Behind it, the castle appears enduring and resistant to time, mirroring the intended longevity and solitary character of the wine.