Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2019

Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino 2019 is a beautifully pure, classically styled Sangiovese that captures the elegance of Montalcino’s highest vineyards. This is Brunello in a refined, almost Burgundian key: fragrant, vertical, and driven by freshness rather than power. Sourced from organically farmed, high-altitude sites and crafted with traditional methods, it offers a transparent expression of terroir that has quickly made Le Ragnaie one of the most exciting names in the appellation.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2019 shows a luminous medium ruby hue with garnet reflections at the rim, signaling both youth and seriousness of structure. The nose is lifted and complex: wild cherries, red currants, and blood orange peel mingle with rose petals, dried herbs, sweet tobacco, and a hint of cedar and underbrush. On the palate, this Brunello is poised and energetic rather than heavy, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity carrying precise flavors of sour cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, and subtle notes of tea leaf, leather, and spice. The finish is long and saline, with a mouthwatering, almost mineral snap that invites another sip. Still youthful and tightly knit, the 2019 has the structure to develop beautifully over 12–20 years, gaining more depth, savory nuance, and silken texture with cellaring.

Production
Le Ragnaie farms some of the highest vineyards in Montalcino, with altitudes that deliver cooler nights, slower ripening, and naturally vibrant acidity in the Sangiovese. The estate works organically, focusing on low yields and careful selection to preserve purity of fruit and a clear sense of place. Grapes are harvested by hand in small crates at optimal ripeness, then gently destemmed and fermented using traditional, long macerations to extract fine tannins rather than excessive weight. Aging takes place in large Slavonian oak casks (botti), a classic Brunello approach that emphasizes elegance and aromatic complexity over overt oak character, resulting in a wine of precision, transparency, and ageworthy balance.

Food & Serving
This Brunello is a natural match for refined yet flavorful dishes: think Tuscan bistecca alla fiorentina, roast lamb with rosemary, braised veal shank, wild boar ragù, or porcini mushroom risotto. It also shines alongside aged Pecorino Toscano, truffled pasta, and game birds. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F) in large Burgundy or Bordeaux stems to allow the aromas to unfurl. Decanting for 1–2 hours in its youth is recommended to soften the tannins and unlock the wine’s floral and savory complexity; older bottles should be handled gently and decanted only briefly to remove sediment.

Producer
Le Ragnaie is a relatively young yet already highly respected estate in Montalcino, founded in the late 1990s and quickly recognized for its high-altitude vineyards and nuanced, traditional style of Brunello. With parcels among the highest in the appellation, as well as select lower-lying sites, the domaine offers a rare, panoramic view of Montalcino’s diverse terroirs. The estate’s commitment to organic farming, restrained extraction, and aging in large botti has positioned Le Ragnaie at the forefront of a more elegant, terroir-driven movement in the region, earning consistent praise from international critics and collectors for wines that are both authentically classic and beautifully detailed.

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