Name: Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2020 750ml
Brand: Le Ragnaie
SKU: 982592
Price: 71.67 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.6 (7 reviews)

Winery

Le Ragnaie

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Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively â€“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.

Country

Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region

Tuscany

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.

Appellation

Brunello Di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, an esteemed wine appellation in Tuscany, Italy, has been crafting exceptional red wines since its establishment in 1966. Focused exclusively on the Sangiovese grape, specifically the local Brunello clone, this region's unique terroir of warm, dry climate and well-drained soils imparts richness and complexity to the wines. The hallmark of Brunello is its extended aging, requiring a minimum of four years, with at least two spent in oak barrels. This meticulous process results in bold, full-bodied wines with robust tannins, vibrant acidity, and a remarkable aging potential. Flavors of ripe red berries and dark cherries, coupled with notes of leather, tobacco, and spices, define the nuanced profile of Brunello di Montalcino wines. Exploring these wines offers enthusiasts a captivating journey into the world of Italian winemaking, showcasing the harmonious blend of tradition, terroir, and meticulous craftsmanship.

WE 96pts

Wine Enthusiast

The nose places tart cherries above a foundation of damp soil, underbrush, old leather and coffee grinds. On the palate, cherries and raspberries ride a wave of citrus into a mocha finish, while polished but powerful tannins provide structure.

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

Vintner Riccardo Campinoti says he makes the wines "that I want to drink." The Le Ragnaie house style is classical, prizing transparency and freshness. His 2020 Brunello di Montalcino (with the white label) represents a blend of fruit from across various parcels. The bulk of the blend comes from the vineyards immediately adjacent to the winery at high elevations. It matures in Slavonian oak for 36 months with an extra year in cement. What stands out is the focus and energy of the bouquet with delicate berry and floral notes and even a touch of fresh mint. It boasts a polished texture. Production is 25,100 bottles.

JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino boasts a youthful red brick hue and offers a wonderful bouquet of aromatics already, with aromas of ripe cherries, fresh rosemary, cedar, and sweet incense. The palate is medium-bodied and snappy with ripe acidity, refined tannins, and a great mouthwatering finish revealing notes of ripe orange citrus and saline. It's very well-styled and hard to resist now, although it has the structure to age at a slow pace and improve over the coming 10-15 years.

VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is impossibly fresh, blending wild strawberries and sweet herbal tones with stone dust and hints of wilted violets. This is a model of purity, soft and round yet focused with ripe wild berry fruits that saturate as saline minerals collect toward the close. It finishes long and staining yet still fresh, leaving a salty flourish and edgy tannins framing the experience.

DC 93pts

Decanter

Blending lots from sites in the southeastern corner of Montalcino with those of the north, as well as the estate’s high altitude holdings dead centre of the zone, this is Le Ragnaie’s panoramic rendition of the vintage. It is influenced by a house preference to pick early and so highlights freshness and a midweight frame. Pomegranate is nuanced by rose, tobacco and forest floor. Light on its feet with an elegant, linear backbone, this has just the right amount of flesh on its bones.

WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

There's a hard, tannic edge to this red, defining its cherry, strawberry, floral and flinty mineral flavors. Linear and compact, this nonetheless delivers fine balance and length overall. Shows plenty of tension, which should bode well for its future evolution. Best from 2028 through 2045. 2,090 cases made, 666 cases imported.

TWI 92pts

The Wine Independent

The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino is very pretty on the nose, with Vosne-like floral perfumed notes. Red fruits dominate the palate, with Earl Grey tea and star anise. A wine of freshness more than power, it has feathery tannins and brisk acid, and a balanced, medium finish.

Winery Notes

Macerated cherry, berry, savory wild herb and tobacco flavors are the hallmarks of this mineral-tinged red. Fluid, yet supported by a solid backbone of tannins and acidity.

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