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Le Ragnaie offers a Rosso di Montalcino DOCG 2021 at 100 % Sangiovese Grosso, fermented in steel and aged 6 to 12 months, sold for €29.81 instead of €36.46. No distinction or viticultural practice (organic, harvesting) is specified, and the aging potential is not indicated.
Rosso di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso 100%, named Montalcino zone: consistent appellation and grape variety, ruby red color and notes of red fruits, flowers and spices match.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Le Ragnaie named but without any attested distinction: absence of information, rating kept in the neutral range.
At €29.81 instead of €36.46, the crossed-out price is real and consistent for a Rosso di Montalcino DOCG of this level, without being clearly below the usual price for its rank.
Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, flavorful dishes), described aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C: good use at the table, without aging indication.
Le Ragnaie estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel at controlled temperature and 6 to 12 months of aging specified; neither manual harvesting nor organic mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Montalcino, where tradition meets elegance. This Rosso di Montalcino from the Le Ragnaie estate is not just a wine, it is a story, a pure expression of its terroir.
Nestled in the hills of Montalcino, this estate benefits from a privileged environment. It is here, on soils of clay and galestro, that Sangiovese Grosso fully flourishes. Le Ragnaie, through its respectful approach, allows this emblematic grape variety to reveal all its finesse and structure, without artifice.
In your glass, this 2021 vintage reveals a brilliant ruby red color, a promise of a vibrant tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, interlaced with delicate floral notes and a subtle spicy touch. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance between freshness and suppleness. The tannins are velvety, caressing, and the finish lingers pleasantly, inviting the next sip. Its fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, followed by 6 to 12 months of aging, contributes to this pure and elegant expression.
This Rosso di Montalcino is an ideal companion for your meals. I particularly recommend it with red meat dishes, such as a good Tuscan roast, or aged cheeses. Its structure and freshness will enhance the intense flavors of these dishes. It is also perfect to accompany flavorful dishes of traditional cuisine. Let yourself be tempted by this authenticity; this wine is a true invitation to conviviality and sharing, a piece of Tuscany to savor.