Le Ragnaie
Brunello Montalcino Le Ragnaie Vigna Vecchia 2017
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks; 1 year in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and vintage: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2017
- Historic vineyards: grapes from vines over 40 years old at 600 metres, with remarkable depth and elegance
- Aromas: wild black cherry, hints of forest floor, dried flowers, cinnamon, leather and iron nuances
- Vinification: fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts; artisanal production
- Ageing: 3 years in Slavonian oak and 1 in bottle; 95 points from Robert Parker
Description
What type of wine it is
The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Vecchia from the Le Ragnaie winery is a red wine of great prestige and depth. It comes from the renowned Brunello di Montalcino area and is classified as a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin. This wine is distinguished by its structured and complex profile, capable of expressing the peculiarities of the territory at its best. It presents as elegant and powerful, with a distinct savouriness and high-quality tannins. Ideal for those looking for a wine with long ageing potential, it is vinified with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
This extraordinary wine is born in Montalcino, in the heart of Tuscany, from a historic plot of the estate. The grapes come from the estate's oldest vineyard, located at an altitude of 600 metres. The vines boast an age of over forty years.
How it is produced
The production of this Brunello is based on respect for the raw material and artisanal care. After a careful harvest of the grapes from the old vines, the vinification begins with fermentation in concrete vats, activated exclusively by indigenous spontaneous yeasts. A long and meticulous ageing period follows: the wine rests for three years in large Slavonian oak barrels, where it acquires complexity and harmony. Finally, it ages for a further year in the bottle before being ready for tasting, ensuring a final result of exceptional depth.
History and interesting facts
The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Vecchia 2017 preserves the heritage of the Le Ragnaie winery, originating from the grapes of their oldest vineyard located at six hundred metres above sea level. This historic and fascinating parcel boasts vines over forty years old, offering an oenological story of absolute prestige. Its creation represents a true artisanal masterpiece, characterised by a limited annual production of only two thousand eight hundred bottles and the use of indigenous yeasts. Thanks to this excellence, the vintage obtained ninety-five Robert Parker points.
Awards
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2017
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Montalcino Le Ragnaie Vigna Vecchia 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Ragnaie |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Vecchia 2017 preserves the heritage of the Le Ragnaie winery, originating from the grapes of their oldest vineyard located at six hundred metres above sea level. This historic and fascinating parcel boasts vines over forty years old, offering an oenological story of absolute prestige. Its creation represents a true artisanal masterpiece, characterised by a limited annual production of only two thousand eight hundred bottles and the use of indigenous yeasts. Thanks to this excellence, the vintage obtained ninety-five Robert Parker points. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena) |
| Production technique | Fermentation in concrete with spontaneous (indigenous) yeasts |
| Wine making | Ferments in concrete with spontaneous yeasts. |
| Aging | 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks; 1 year in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |