Le Ragnaie
Brunello Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento 2020
Other years:
2017| 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 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2017 |
- Appellation and vintage: Tuscan still red wine DOCG, 2020 vintage
- Grapes and vineyard: 100% Sangiovese from the vineyard situated at an altitude of 621 metres
- Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts
- Long ageing: 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in bottle
- Aromas and awards: Violet, plum, liquorice. 97 Parker, 93 Vinous, 91 Wine Spectator
Description
Type of wine
Le Ragnaie's Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento is a red wine made from Sangiovese grapes. Vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in concrete and ageing in large casks. This Brunello di Montalcino is the perfect expression of the Tuscan terroir in which it is born. On the nose, it offers a unique aromatic complexity, with delicate scents of violet, sweet notes of plum jam and spicy hints of liquorice. On the palate, the wine reveals itself to be structured and elegant, enveloping and with a very long persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine comes from the renowned area of Montalcino, in the province of Siena, Tuscany. The grapes grow in the vineyard named Passo del Lume Spento, the estate's highest, situated at an altitude of 621 metres. This exceptional location gives the Sangiovese unmistakable characteristics, allowing the grape variety to express the elegance and typicality of the territory at its best. The Le Ragnaie estate covers 28 hectares, looking after this corner of Tuscany with dedication.
How it is produced
The production process of Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento begins with spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks, using exclusively indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine matures through long ageing for 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks. To complete its evolution before being ready for tasting, it rests for a further year in the bottle. This artisanal method enhances the natural structure and elegance of the wine.
History and curiosities
Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento 2020 derives its uniqueness from the eponymous Passo del Lume Spento vineyard, the highest of the Le Ragnaie estate (621 metres). This location gives Brunello di Montalcino DOCG its unmistakable characteristics. The 28-hectare estate in Montalcino is dedicated to this artisanal production, awarded 97 points by Robert Parker, as a testament to the quality and oenological mastery of the Tuscan tradition.
Awards
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2020
97/100
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
91/100
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 Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento 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 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento 2020 derives its uniqueness from the eponymous Passo del Lume Spento vineyard, the highest of the Le Ragnaie estate (621 metres). This location gives Brunello di Montalcino DOCG its unmistakable characteristics. The 28-hectare estate in Montalcino is dedicated to this artisanal production, awarded 97 points by Robert Parker, as a testament to the quality and oenological mastery of the Tuscan tradition. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Province of Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts; ageing for 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in the bottle |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts; ageing for 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 3 years in large Slavonian oak casks and 1 year in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |