Podere Le Ripi “Amore e Magia” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018

$148.99

2024 – 2035

Amore e Magia offers a mix of fresh fruit with savory tones. Both sides of the wine help to build its vertical intensity and brightness. However, the wine is medium lean in consistency with a mouthfeel that finishes on the short side. Production is 12,933 bottles. Wine Advocate/ Monica Larner 93/100

Description

Podere Le Ripi “Amore e Magia” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Area: Toscana/ Tuscany

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese

First year of production:2008 Rosso di Montalcino, 2015 Brunello di Montalcino

Alcohol: 14,5%

Vine training system and density: Spurred cordon, 6600 plants per hectare

Soil:Oceanic marl rich in clay and limestone

Yield per hectare:25 quintals

Harvest: Manual between the second half of September and the beginning of October

Yeast: Indigenous

Vinification: Fermentation in big open-top casks for 50 days, the first 80% of the fermentation is carried out alongside open pump overs, whereas the remaining 20% of the fermentation is done piemontesina-style (infusion)

Ageing: 26 months of aging in bigger barrel followed by 16 months in cement vats

Tasting notes: A deep ruby red, richer when compared to wines grown from our other vineyards. In the nose, it expresses itself as a symphony of aromas ranging from the intense smell of red-orange and violets to fresh balsamic herbal notes. This vineyard is characterized by a more creamy and silky taste coupled with a fun and vibrant saltiness. The 2017 vintage has been one of the warmest ones we’ve ever experienced, which is why we decided to harvest 10-12 days earlier than usual. Wines from this vintage are certainly rich and Mediterranean. But we think that with the appropriate manoeuvres in the cellar, especially thanks to a longer time spent in the cement vats, the wines have an interesting energy

Food Pairing: Serve with roast meat, aged cheeses and pasta.

Serving temperature: from 16° to 18°C

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia possesses a rich and spicy mix of cloves, allspice and fresh mint before unleashing its core of wild strawberry fruit. This is a round and silky style with polished red berries, sweet spice and mineral tones that slowly add tension toward the close. Nothing is out of place here, as the 2018 finishes with gentle tannins, mixing sour cherry with lavender tones, while leaving the mouth watering for more. Only a short stay in the cellar will be necessary for this remarkably pretty rendition of Amore e Magia to show it’s best. Drinking Window: 2025 – 2033 (Vinous 93/100)

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bottle | case(6) - (5% discount)

bottle, case (6)

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