Castello di Solomeo 2021
Name: Castello di Solomeo
Year: 2021
Format: Bottle (1 x 75 cl)
Alcohol content: Alc. 15% by Vol
Region: Umbria, Italy
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese
Aging & Refinement: 16 months in new French oak barrels, plus 3 years in the bottle
Appellation: Umbria Protected Geographical Indication - Red
Production: Estate-produced and -bottled
€ 550.00
Taxes and duties included
Castello di Solomeo 2021
Name: Castello di Solomeo
Year: 2021
Format: Case (3 x 75 cl)
Alcohol content: Alc. 15% by Vol
Region: Umbria, Italy
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot e Sangiovese
Aging & Refinement: 16 months in new French oak barrels, plus 3 years in the bottle
Appellation: Umbria Protected Geographical Indication - Red
Production: Estate-produced and -bottled
€ 1,650.00
Taxes and duties included
Castello di Solomeo 2021
Name: Castello di Solomeo
Year: 2021
Format: Magnum Bottle (3 x 75 cl)
Alcohol content: Alc. 15% by Vol
Region: Umbria, Italy
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot e Sangiovese
Aging & Refinement: 16 months in new French oak barrels, plus 3 years in the bottle
Appellation: Umbria Protected Geographical Indication - Red
Production: Estate-produced and -bottled
€ 1,375.00
Taxes and duties included
Seasonal overview
The succession of sharply contrasting climatic conditions enabled the grapes to reach maturity with remarkable integrity and fullness, capturing the essence of a vintage that is both demanding and generous.
Tasting notes
Distinct notes of small dark berries unfold alongside elegant floral and spicy nuances, with delicate balsamic hints and subtle notes of undergrowth. The palate shows a dynamic progression defined by freshness, energy and depth.
Winemaking
The wine matures for about 16 months in new French oak barriques, gaining breadth and structure. The blend is then bottled and left to age in the cellar, where it rests slowly for no less than three years.
The Territory
The small hamlet of Solomeo sits on a gentle hill halfway between Lake Trasimeno and the capital of the Umbria region. The Agrarian Park lies at the foot of this medieval settlement and features cultivated fields, an olive grove arranged in a characteristic radial pattern, and a vineyard with undulating rows.
Here, on land that slopes gently down into the valley, different soils have been carefully matched to each of the grape varieties grown: marl-limestone lends finesse to Cabernet Franc, sandy clay shapes the character of Cabernet Sauvignon, calcareous soil refines Sangiovese, while deep alluvial deposits give Merlot a full and harmonious vigor.
The spirit of the Genius loci
The geometric lines of the vineyard harmoniously echo the sweeping circular design of the Monument to Human Dignity. All around, the symbolic landmarks of the hamlet of Solomeo embrace one another: the castle, the church, the theatre, and the library.
On the label of Castello di Solomeo, the spirit of the Genius loci transcends time and space, uniting dream with reality — the vision of the human mind with the ancestral wisdom of the earth.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Castello di Solomeo 2021 RP 95
"This vintage stood as the best and the most balanced", stated Monica Larner, journalist for the prestigious Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, who awarded it an excellent score of 95 out of 100. "The 2021 vintage shows etched aromas of blackcurrant and plum with earthy tones, lavender bud and smoky grilled herb. The tannins are firm but not overpowering, and the wine is nicely layered and rich. This release shows the lessons learned along the way as this winemaking team matures and the vines get older".
Castello di Solomeo Wine
Notes to savor with both spirit and senses