Le Ragnaie - Brunello di Montalcino 2020
Price: $79.96
| Producer | Le Ragnaie |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 603322 |
| Size | 750ml |
Le Ragnaie (rah-nī-uh) is a 28-hectare estate in Montalcino, with 23 hectares under vine and five dedicated to olive groves, all cultivated according to organic principles. The vineyards, planted exclusively to Sangiovese, are spread across three distinct micro-areas of Montalcino, including the estate’s namesake vineyard—the highest in the appellation—where vines range from five to forty years old. Farming avoids synthetic chemicals, instead relying on traditional methods such as Bordeaux mixture, sulfur, and green manures of legumes and clover to nourish the soil, preserve biodiversity, and maintain a balanced ecosystem.
In the cellar, grapes are carefully sorted before undergoing spontaneous fermentation and long macerations in concrete vats, supported by manual pump-overs. For the Brunello, the wine then rests for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks before a further refinement in bottle. The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino, made entirely from Sangiovese, reflects both the altitude and diversity of Le Ragnaie’s vineyard sites. Their elevation helped them make one of the most elegant 2020 Brunellos of the vintage. It shows depth and finesse, with a balance of freshness, structure, and elegance that speaks to the estate’s organic farming and traditional cellar work. 95Wine 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.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
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. (ML)
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
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. (AF)
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