Castello Romitorio – Metafisica Bianco Toscana
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Italy
Tuscany
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The Facts
UPCs 2021 (750ml) - 8 026539 103212
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Toscana IGT
Appellation Toscana IGT
Varietal White Blend
Cepage 50% Chardonnay, 50% Trebbiano
Winemaking macerated on the skins for 48 hours at low temperatures before gentle pressing and cooling for a further 48 hours. After natural settling, the liquid starts the fermentation process.
Aging On the lees in Barriques for 9 months, then bottle aging
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The Character
Overall Vibrant yet ancient
Aromas Lemon, green apple, white florals, toasted oak spice, stony salinity
Selling Point A perfectly balanced Super Tuscan
Pairings Pasta, pizza, seafood
Awards 92pts Wines Critic, Raffaele Vecchione, 92pts James Suckling, 92pts Wine Advocate
The Story
As of the 2021 vintage, Metafisica IGT Toscana Bianco is a blend of approximately 50% Chardonnay and 50% Trebbiano Procanico. A union of two of the world's most characteristic grapes, the Chardonnay is cultivated in Montalcino and the Trebbiano Procanico in Scansano. The vineyards that produce this white wine are two micro plots harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified and aged separately. The Chardonnay and Trebbiano wines are more than the sum of their parts and create a perfectly balanced Super Tuscan packed with stone and lemon salinity, surprisingly vibrant yet ancient.
The first planting of Chardonnay at Castello Romitorio dates back to the early 1990s when Sandro Chia had the intuition to plant Chardonnay in Montalcino. The original plot proved not to be ideal for Chardonnay and the Chia family decided to replant the vineyard elsewhere. Today, this tiny, northwest facing vineyard sits on Galestro soil at approximately 400 meters above sea level.
Trebbiano entered the blend in 2021 following the acquisition of one of Scansano’s oldest vineyards of Trebbiano Procanico located at Riparossa Localita Case Sparse. This varietal is typical to the Maremma and has been considered amongst the most versatile grape varieties. It is a grape that can adapt to many climates, but in its perfect terroir it can achieve balance and grace to rival some of the world’s finest white wines.
The first planting of Chardonnay at Castello Romitorio dates back to the early 1990s when Sandro Chia had the intuition to plant Chardonnay in Montalcino. The original plot proved not to be ideal for Chardonnay and the Chia family decided to replant the vineyard elsewhere. Today, this tiny, northwest facing vineyard sits on Galestro soil at approximately 400 meters above sea level.
Trebbiano entered the blend in 2021 following the acquisition of one of Scansano’s oldest vineyards of Trebbiano Procanico located at Riparossa Localita Case Sparse. This varietal is typical to the Maremma and has been considered amongst the most versatile grape varieties. It is a grape that can adapt to many climates, but in its perfect terroir it can achieve balance and grace to rival some of the world’s finest white wines.
About Castello Romitorio
Producer Story
Sandro Chia may have purchased the abandoned castle for which this estate is named in 1984, yet its foundation can be dated back over a millenia to the romans. The castle stood through state disputes, the turbulent middle ages, and Italy's reunification before Chia partnered with his friend Franco Martini, a predominant expert in Brunello and the cellar master. Their sons, Filippo and Stefano, now work at the winery and represent the coming generation. This is Avant Garde style melded with rich history.
Producer Story
Sandro Chia may have purchased the abandoned castle for which this estate is named in 1984, yet its foundation can be dated back over a millenia to the romans. The castle stood through state disputes, the turbulent middle ages, and Italy's reunification before Chia partnered with his friend Franco Martini, a predominant expert in Brunello and the cellar master. Their sons, Filippo and Stefano, now work at the winery and represent the coming generation. This is Avant Garde style melded with rich history.
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