Brunello di Montalcino “Amore e Magia” DOCG 2020

Podere Le Ripi | Tuscany
Podere Le Ripi s.a. arl | Via Dante Alighieri, 5 | IT 34122 Triest

29632520 · 0,75 l · 105,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The grapes for Le Ripi's top Brunello come from a 4-hectare vineyard near Castelnuovo dell'Abate on the eastern side of Montalcino, not far from the Lupi e Sirene vineyard.

In the glass, blackcurrants, cherries, smoky minerals, incense and savoury herbs create a beguiling spectacle. Velvety on the palate with an abundance of polished, violet-coloured fruit that moves across the palate with admirable density, leaving behind minerals and a saturation of fine tannins. Amore e Magia is youthful, monolithic and finishes structured with hints of tart berries, plum and tobacco in the background. This wine is not for Sangiovese purists, but there is plenty of crisp fruit, sour cherry and cranberry in this powerful, vibrant Brunello. SUPERIORE.DE

"From a vineyard at 300 metres above sea level: a multi-layered potpourri of aromas of stone fruit, berries, blood oranges and blossoms; compact structure, robust tannins, combines substance and freshness. Convinces with its noble construction." Vinum

"Bright, shiny ruby red colour. Noble spice on the nose, milk chocolate, laurel, toast, cold smoke, blood orange on the finish. Very juicy on the palate with grippy, compact tannins, balanced, accessible, has a good structure, does not appear ponderous, beautiful freshness on the finish, pure." Falstaff

"Brilliant medium ruby red with orange-coloured reflections. Amarena cherry flavour with hints of cinnamon and eucalyptus. Elegant yet concentrated palate. Cherry and raspberry on the palate with a layer of fine tannins that match the elegant, aromatic fruit. Great lightness of flavour." Jancis Robinson

"The 2020 Amore e Magia comes from the Castelnuovo dell'Abate area with unique white clay soils. I can't remember any other place in the appellation that has the same soil profile as this one. The soil looks like powdered cement. The personality of this wine is sunny and open. The unique signature of this wine is reminiscent of cherry liqueur, Recioto or raspberry roll-up. The wine is rich in phenols (you can taste the texture of the grape skins), and the savoury tannins feel resolved but firm." Wine Advocate

"Cherry, raspberry and blood orange fruit combine with eucalyptus, tomato leaf and mineral flavours in this ripe, juicy red wine. The assertive tannins provide a muscular grip on the finish and leave a lasting impression of fruit." Wine Spectator

"The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia opens with an intense blend of blood oranges, ground cloves, cinnamon sticks and crushed stones embellishing black cherries. Silky and supple, it shows remarkable weight balanced by zesty acidity as ripe red and blue fruits swirl through the nose. Powerful tannins tug at the cheeks as the 2020 finishes dramatically long and savoury with notes of violet pastille and a sense of liquid stone. Very well done." Vinous