2015 | Podere le Ripi | Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia

The wine pours fourth with dark ruby intensity and purple accents of fuchsia. Fruit comes from a four-hectare site located at 200 to 250 meters above sea level near Castelnuovo dell'Abate on the eastern side of Montalcino, not far from the Lupi e Sirene vineyard that becomes another single-vineyard expression from Podere le Ripi. Following the brightness of the wine's appearance, you get a very incisive and direct bouquet with a sharp and vertical delivery that is pushed by a touch of volatility. This wine is very open and expressive, and it lays it all out for you to enjoy.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: This wine was actually a Rosso di Montalcino last year but has happily become a full-fledged Brunello in this vintage. I'm told that this change is permanent. What I notice most about the Podere le Ripi 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia is the beauty and the richness of its color. The wine pours fourth with dark ruby intensity and purple accents of fuchsia. Fruit comes from a four-hectare site located at 200 to 250 meters above sea level near Castelnuovo dell'Abate on the eastern side of Montalcino, not far from the Lupi e Sirene vineyard that becomes another single-vineyard expression from Podere le Ripi. Following the brightness of the wine's appearance, you get a very incisive and direct bouquet with a sharp and vertical delivery that is pushed by a touch of volatility. This wine is very open and expressive, and it lays it all out for you to enjoy. Candied cherry and raspberry segue to Christmas spice and toasted nut. Some 15,000 bottles were made.

• Wine Spectator: Soft and fruity red with ripe tannins and plum and berry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Velvety and rich finish. Shows density and beauty

Producer Information

Podere Le Ripi is a Montalcino-based wine estate, producing a collection of biodynamic wines from Sangiovese, Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia. The estate was founded by Francesco Illy in 1997.The estate cultivates 34 hectares (84 acres) of vineyards across two locations in Montalcino. 30 hectares (74 acres) are planted to Sangiovese with small portions of Syrah, Trebbiano and Malvasia. Here, a mediterranean climate with continental influence creates a dry and cool climate for viticulture. The proximity to the Monte Amiata volcano provides a mineral soil type with a concentration of both macro and micro elements.In the vineyard, grapes are harvested by hand into baskets according to the biodynamic calendar. After arriving at the winery, grapes are hand sorted prior to a slow fermentation in barrel or open-top tonneaux.

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