Bold, concentrated fruit, dark and brooding. Balanced tannins and a lengthy finish. From vines planted in 1968, definitely the biggest and most concentrated of the ‘cru’ wines.
Bold, concentrated fruit, dark and brooding. Balanced tannins and a lengthy finish. From vines planted in 1968, definitely the biggest and most concentrated of the ‘cru’ wines.
Jul 24th, 2022
Another great bottle by Le Ragnaie. More earthy and herbal than the ‘08 Fornace. Also, surprisingly light on its feet.
Another great bottle by Le Ragnaie. More earthy and herbal than the ‘08 Fornace. Also, surprisingly light on its feet.
Mar 16th, 2020Pretty spectacular right now. Somehow the nose is white burgundy, with hazelnut and ginger, and even lemon. Lovely integration of oak. Good length, lots of fruit and structure. Better and slightly less herbal than the bottle of this ~6 months ago with @Andrew Mecoli !
Pretty spectacular right now. Somehow the nose is white burgundy, with hazelnut and ginger, and even lemon. Lovely integration of oak. Good length, lots of fruit and structure. Better and slightly less herbal than the bottle of this ~6 months ago with @Andrew Mecoli !
Jul 24th, 2019
Dusty tannins are intervowen with fresh red berries, tobacco and white stones. Holds structure for the long haul. Impressive.
Dusty tannins are intervowen with fresh red berries, tobacco and white stones. Holds structure for the long haul. Impressive.
Mar 26th, 2019A near complete wine with depth of fruit, severe yet sweet tannins, deep minerality and cherry infused acidity. Drinking well already given extended decanting but best from 2020.
A near complete wine with depth of fruit, severe yet sweet tannins, deep minerality and cherry infused acidity. Drinking well already given extended decanting but best from 2020.
Dec 5th, 2017
the winery that started it all for me ! wow
the winery that started it all for me ! wow
Jul 31st, 2017Magical clearance and transparency,,this promising effort is light on its feet yet intense and impressively long. Bursting with lovely floral red berries, it's framed by sweet and caressing tannins. A new benchmark for the region.
Magical clearance and transparency,,this promising effort is light on its feet yet intense and impressively long. Bursting with lovely floral red berries, it's framed by sweet and caressing tannins. A new benchmark for the region.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2015
#ragnaie #brunellodimontalcino - vecchie vigne per un grande sangiovese. Polpa, frutta ed un pizzico di modernità dei legni lo rendono un grande vino .
#ragnaie #brunellodimontalcino - vecchie vigne per un grande sangiovese. Polpa, frutta ed un pizzico di modernità dei legni lo rendono un grande vino .
1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2014
Full bodied on the finish, though this overall emits an elegant, persistent texture and perfume like aroma. Red berries, fresh flowers, earthy minerality and supple spice highlight the nose and palate.
Full bodied on the finish, though this overall emits an elegant, persistent texture and perfume like aroma. Red berries, fresh flowers, earthy minerality and supple spice highlight the nose and palate.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2014
Wine 4 at #MVON 6
A little bit of horse play going on, just a touch of Brett.
Still structured if not a little short.
Wine 4 at #MVON 6
A little bit of horse play going on, just a touch of Brett.
Still structured if not a little short.
Aug 11th, 2016
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
