Le Ragnaie

Brunello di Montalcino, Fornace, 2011

Name: Brunello di Montalcino, Fornace
Brand: Le Ragnaie
Price: 99.18 GBP

93/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

87/100

Vinous

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2011
75cl
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Opulent, fragrant, fruity and open. Bursting with salt-flecked cherries, plums and cherry liqueur. So warming smooth and flamboyant. Highly expressive. 2011 was a warm year where alcohols rose sharply. Owner Riccardo Campinoti pointed out, though, that the danger was picking too early before the tannins were properly ripe. Fornace is a single plot in the higher part of the Castelnuovo dell’Abate zone. Aged for 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Monica Larner,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace exudes an incredibly smooth and silky texture that caresses all the senses. The wine slowly reveals aromas of cassis, dried cherry, licorice and balsam herb that add to the purity and the intensity of the bouquet. The finish is soft and lively with long lasting freshness and fruit integrity.

drinking window 2017 - 2028

date of review 08/2016

87/100

Antonio Galloni,

Vinous

The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace emerges from a high-altitude site in Castelnuovo. Like all of the Ragnaie 2011s, the Fornace presents aromas of dried fruits, wilted flowers and worn-in leather, with little overall freshness.

drinking window 2016 - 2023

date of review 02/2016

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.