Stella di Campalto, Three Selections from 2016 to 2018

We have been a long-time follower of Stella di Campalto's wines as they offer lots of similarities with Burgundy Pinot's and they are amongst the most elegant Brunello di Montalcino in our minds. Stella di Campalto's winery, Podere San Giuseppe, has a history dating back to 1910. It fell into abadonment during WWII and her family purchased the estate in 1992 and resuscitated the property, and since then, Stella di Campalto has been overseeing the viticulture and winemaking there. She began practicing organic farming in 1996 and then biodynamic farming as well in 2002. 
 
Located in the southeast of the appellation in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, all their vineyards are among the top Brunello vineyards and all sit between 900-1000 feet above sea level, generally facing south, thus offering the perfect nurturing grounds to produce some of the most natural fruit, which are then very gently treated in the cellar to retain the individual vintage characteristics of the wines. All wines are bottled by hand and Stella often releases her wines much later than other producers of the same - usually at least one year after. Her wines are often commented to be unique among the wines of the appellation in which they usually have a delicate, aromatic quality that is not often found in Brunello. 



2016 Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe 'Rosa' 
HK$3,300 per bottle, 6 available 

2018 Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe 'Cielo'
HK$3,000 per bottle, 6 available 
95pts Vinous 
The enticing 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Cielo contains a classic, dusty blend of dried strawberries and cherries complicated by a whiff of mint leaves, incense and Tuscan dust. This is cool-toned and sleek with silken textures, a core of tart red berry fruits and crunchy mineral tones that add traction as hints of tangerine zest embellish the close. It leaves a tinge spice, black raspberry, and a beguiling licorice concentration on the mid-palate, finishing with fine tannins, yet not tannic, simply irresistible. The Cielo is more accessible today, yet possesses excellent balance. What a beauty.

2019 Stella di Campalto Podere San Giuseppe 'Bacia - Amore'
HK$3,000 per bottle, 6 available
97-99pts Vinous
The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Bacia is deep and complex, mixing black cherries with cedar box, autumnal spice, mentholated herbs and a dusting of cocoa. This speaks in bass tones, with dark, saturating red fruit and minerals excited by a core of brisk acidity and a balsamic tinge that defines the close. It finishes with tremendous length, staining and intense, leaving a primary concentration of cranberry and blackberry to mingle with sweet tannins. The 2019 Bacia is a bombshell beauty. Of note, this bottling may be renamed prior to its release in March 2025.   

Subject to final confirmation. ETA Dec 2026. 

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