Brunello di Montalcino “Vecchie Vigne” DOCG 2017

Le Ragnaie | Tuscany
Le Ragnaie | Loc. Le Ragnaie | IT 53024 Montalcino

The first Brunello of the estate's three Black Label vineyard editions comes from 60-year-old vines that grow at an altitude of over 600 metres. Many years ago, Le Ragnaie decided against bottling a Riserva with this vineyard-by-vineyard vinification; instead, it consistently relies on the terroir diversity of its vineyards. Of all three vineyards, Vecchie Vigne is the most classic wine with a pronounced concentration and personality. Wild berries, blue flowers, balsamic herbs and crushed stone emerge intensely on the nose. On the palate, it is firm, powerful and crisp, revealing dark fruits, roses, spices and baked clay after initial reticence. The wine develops rapidly in the glass and reveals its depth and length only after quite some time, and we are very curious to see how it will develop over the next few years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lustrous ruby with a bricky rim. Brooding, deep and with minerally hints, but still a little closed on the nose. Fantastic richness on the palate but without being heavy; richly tannic but fits the whole. Closes up, so there is much more to come. Signature elegance throughout." Jancis Robinson

"Bright, intense ruby-violet. Opens on the nose with notes of ripe plums, wild raspberries and some spicy chestnut honey. Lots of fresh fruit on the palate, fresh, perceptible acidity, gives good tension, full pressure on the final." Falstaff

"The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie VV is vibrant with wild herbs, gravel and dusty strawberries in an airy and sweetly spiced entry. Ripe cherries and berries unfold on the palate, while floral notes arch over the medium-bodied framework. A fantastic blend of saline minerals and acidity saturates over time, giving way to a layer of primary concentration and fine tannins that linger long. The 2017 has excellent balance and freshness for the vintage, but will require patience to be fully appreciated." Vinous

"The oldest vines of Le Ragnaie were planted in 1968 and are situated at an altitude of 600 metres with a warm south-west exposure. In 2017, it seems to have more of everything. You can almost smell the warmth, while wild blackcurrants and tar waft from the glass. This wine is more powerful than the estate's other single vineyard bottlings, although the tannins still show their characteristic austerity. Just a hint of dryness shines through, but there is enough fruit concentration to carry this wine as it takes on a more graceful pace." Decanter

"The Le Ragnaie 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V. V., with fruit from 50-year-old vines, is one of three special black label selections produced by this winery. Instead of a Riserva programme, Le Ragnaie focuses on territorial identity and single vineyard expressions. This pretty wine shows the distinct concentration that comes from the old vines, but which is also the result of the hot growing season. Dark fruits, roses, spices and baked clay can be found in this medium to full-bodied Brunello. Production is 3,800 bottles." Wine Advocate

29712317 · 0,75 l · 172,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
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