2013 Brunello di Montalcino
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Dusty, dark and floral, the 2013 Brunello di Montalcino lifts from the glass with a blend of dried strawberries, underbrush and crushed rocks. This is vibrant and built on purity, with brilliant red fruit tones and a mineral tinge that dominates the finish. Only lightly tannic and nearly salty in feel, the 2013 lingers with medium length, leaving hints of licorice.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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Le Ragnaie always makes elegant and graceful wines, as is demonstrated by the delightful 2013 Brunello di Montalcino. The delivery of fruit is immediate and fresh, but the wine shows volume and staying power with a firm grip on the palate. Sour cherry, cassis, grilled herb and cola conspire to create aromatic intensity. In the mouth the wine is tight, streamlined and delicately nuanced.
Mid ruby with bright, bricky tinges. Reductive and stalky on the nose. I would decant this. Very elegant cherry fruit of great precision and with bags of coating tannins. Real class. (WS) (JR)