critic reviews
The Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli (with 4,400 bottles released) comes from a single hectare of vines at 300 meters in elevation on galestro soils with clay and limestone. Aged slowly for 42 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine shows a distinct identity within the portfolio, balancing a gentle sweetness typical of Sangiovese with savory nuances of clove, spice and cola. The limestone influence is evident in the wines linear shape and freshness, giving it clarity and drive without sacrificing complexity. This is a precise and expressive interpretation that holds its own among the estates top crus.
At first coy, yet with a bit of coaxing, the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli becomes explosive, blending balsamic-laced black cherries with cedar spice box, incense, dusty earth and spiced citrus rinds. It is a model of balance, with silken textures and depths of polished red berry fruits underscored by crisp mineral tones as a cascade of inner florals swirls throughout. It finishes classically dry and dramatically long, leaving a subtle licorice resonance and tart wild berry concentration. The 2021 is harmony personified and guarantees a brilliant future.