Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Other years:
2019| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in 25-hectolitre oak barrels |
| Other years | 2019 |
- Name and grape: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2020, 100% Sangiovese
- Organic cultivation: Le Ragnaie vineyards managed using organic methods
- Vinification: fermented in concrete, aged for 36 months in 25 hl oak barrels
- Sensory: red fruits, wild herbs, rose, liquorice, tobacco and mineral notes
- Serving: 18–20 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with game, red meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino produced by Le Ragnaie is a still red wine from Tuscany, made exclusively from Sangiovese grapes. Renowned for its natural aptitude for ageing, it displays a ruby red colour and a profile of great elegance. The aromatic bouquet releases clear nuances of small red fruits, wild herbs and rose petals, enriched by notes of liquorice, tobacco and mineral hints. On the palate, it reveals an aristocratic character, enveloping the sip with velvety tannins and a precise texture, expressing harmonious balance and remarkable clarity.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino originates in the heart of Tuscany, in a region renowned for the cultivation of Sangiovese. The Le Ragnaie winery manages its vineyards according to the principles of organic farming, with plots distributed across three distinct areas of the denomination. This meticulous agronomic approach, combined with a rigorous selection of bunches, ensures a clear and measured style, where the intensity of the fruit blends with delicate herbal and mineral notes. Thanks to a careful oenological vision, the estate offers labels that consistently convey the identity of the original wine-growing landscape.
How it is produced
The processing of Sangiovese begins with a careful selection on a sorting table to ensure the highest quality. Subsequently, the must undergoes fermentation in concrete, a choice that allows for constant management of the process and preserves the original aromatic integrity. The wine then undergoes a lengthy maturation of thirty-six months in oak barrels, a fundamental step to support its evolution and refine its structure. The result is a complex texture, enhanced by intriguing spicy notes, which enables this label to consistently receive prestigious accolades from international critics.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1996, the Le Ragnaie estate cultivates its 28 hectares according to the strict principles of organic farming in three different areas of Montalcino. Under the careful guidance of oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the grapes are meticulously selected before fermenting in concrete vats. The prestigious 36-month ageing in 25-hectolitre oak barrels gives this Brunello DOCG 2020 an exceptional potential for development. Awarded 95 points by Robert Parker, the wine expresses an unforgettable aristocratic charm, enriched by velvety tannins.
Awards
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2020
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 65.000
- Hectares: 28
Our cellar is located at the Ragnaie headquarters, in simple, rational spaces that allow us to work in maximum safety and cleanliness. After the harvest, the grapes are selected on a vibrating sorting table where the best bunches are chosen, allowing us to only vinify the top quality grapes. Read more
| Name | Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Ragnaie |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1996, the Le Ragnaie estate cultivates its 28 hectares according to the strict principles of organic farming in three different areas of Montalcino. Under the careful guidance of oenologist Maurizio Castelli, the grapes are meticulously selected before fermenting in concrete vats. The prestigious 36-month ageing in 25-hectolitre oak barrels gives this Brunello DOCG 2020 an exceptional potential for development. Awarded 95 points by Robert Parker, the wine expresses an unforgettable aristocratic charm, enriched by velvety tannins. |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI), Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Fermentation in concrete and ageing for 36 months in 25-hectolitre oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in concrete and ageing for 36 months in 25-hectolitre oak. |
| Aging | Aged for 36 months in 25-hectolitre oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |