Brunello Di Montalcino, 2016

Name: Brunello Di Montalcino
Brand: Le Ragnaie
Price: 364.33 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2010 2016 2017 2018 2020

justerini & brooks tasting note

Good concentration and intensity with present, fine grained tannins and a combination of spicy forest fruit and cherry stones. Quite aromatic, with more structure and less silk compared to the 2015. Attractive with a fine and fresh profile. 60% of the grapes for this blend come from vines at Ragnaie itself, at 550 metres above sea level, the highest vines in Montalcino, complemented by grapes coming from Petroso and Castelnuovo dell’Abate. The wine is aged in large used wooden cask for 36 months.

critic reviews

94/100Eric Guido,Vinous

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino from Le Ragnaie mixes nuances of wild herbs and stone dust with bright notions of strawberry and dried roses. It’s silky and pliant upon entry yet quickly gains tactile depths through salty mineral tones, as floral-laced red berries cascade across the palate. The symmetry here is impeccable, as is its purity of fruit, with fine tannins that result in a structured finale. That said, it should only take a few years of cellaring to bring this fully into focus. Often referred to as the “White Label,” this blends fruit from Le Ragnaie’s vineyards located throughout Montalcino to create a balanced expression of each vintage. It’s a wonderful introduction to the Le Ragnaie style.

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date of review 11/2020