Brunello Di Montalcino, 2017
The traditional Brunello has a full, red-fruited bouquet with an undertow of blood orange, citrus, balsamic and spice. If the vintage is felt anywhere it is perhaps in the slightly edgier tannins, but these are more than offset by the wild cherry fruits, herbs, mint and stones so typical of this zone to give an overall handsome, traditional feel. In 2017, the fruit from Castelnuovo suffered too much, so the blend comes from vines around Le Ragnaie itself, Petroso and Montosoli only – the cooler, higher zones.
critic reviews
The Le Ragnaie 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a delicate and graceful expression that unfolds carefully to reveal wild berry, dried lilac and pretty earthy tones. This 26,000-bottle release fits into that enviable school of Brunello that prioritizes tradition, elegance and purity. These are the basic traits of a great Sangiovese, but they are not easily achieved by all. Le Ragnaie's identity is deeply linked with these efforts. Lifted notes of dried mint or Mediterranean herb appear on the close.