Le Ragnaie

Italy
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Le Ragnaie

Montalcino, Italy

 
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Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti purchased the property with a mix of old vines and younger plantings, and established Le Ragnaie in 2003. The organically farmed estate is divided into three distinct parcels across 42 acres in Montalcino.

 These vines are the highest of any in Montalcino, some reaching above the DOCG mandated 1,960 feet above sea level. As one of the highest points in the region, it became famous for bird catchers, hence the traditional birdcatchers' net that graces the label.

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Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V.V. Vigna Vecchia
Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V.V. Vigna Vecchia
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Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V.V. Vigna Vecchia

From Ragnaie Vigna Vecchia, this is their oldest vines of Sangiovese, planted at 600m. It was native fermented in concrete prior to spending 3 years in 37 hl Slavonian oak vats.

“This is an outstanding wine from Le Ragnaie. Showing unescapable mineral definition, the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Ragnaie V. V. sees fruit sourced from the estate's oldest vines, which were planted in 1968 on sandstone soils (with quartz inclusions) at 600 meters above sea level. The bouquet is bright and fragrant, but the wine also has a salty or harder edge that gives it good runway to age and evolve. I love its elegantly built structure. Only 3,800 bottles were made.” - 97+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $245
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento
Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento
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Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento

From Le Ragnaie Vigna del lume Spento, their highest vineyard at 621m, this Sangiovese was native fermented in concrete prior to spending 3 years in 25 hl Slavonian oak vats.

“There is a brown road sign just above this vineyard site that reads: "Passo del Lume Spento m. 621 s.l.m." The sign marks the highest point of the appellation, measured at 621 meters above sea level, and it's covered in colorful stickers from travelers who passed by. The Le Ragnaie 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Passo del Lume Spento is a very special wine that opens a whole conversation regarding elevation and cool-climate Sangiovese. Heavyweights Gaja and Marchesi Antinori have recently acquired vineyards in the same area. The area has sandstone soils with views that extend to the Tyrrhenian Sea on a clear day. The vines were planted in 2012. However, the key remains elevation and freshness. Passo del Lume Spento reveals an almost fragile bouquet of wild berry fruit and blue flowers. It also delivers the freshness and structure for cellar aging.” - 97 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $245
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Brunello di Montalcino Fornace
Brunello di Montalcino Fornace
from CA$245.00

Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino Fornace

This Sangiovese comes from 400m, which is the winery's low altitude vineyards. Dense and concentrated, though elegant, with black cherry, black raspberry ruling the plusher palate, shaped with long, fine and firm tannins, and finishing with a dusting of spice and ample salinity. This powerful wine is drinking beautifully now and with time ahead — certainly a different shape and form than their elevated vineyards, but the same family tree and intent.

“The 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Fornace is a spectacular way to close out the wines of 2020 from Le Ragnaie. Aromatic of grenadine, sweet balsamic herbs, leather, and licorice candies, the palate really sets itself apart, with fine tannins, mouthwatering, salted, ripe orange citrus, iron-rich earth, and a clean, stony, driving finish. Persistent and long, it's going to need another couple of years in cellar. Drink 2027-2047.” - 97+ points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, January 22, 2025

“This wine usually shows a more relaxed character compared to the other bottles in this series of single-vineyard wines from Le Ragnaie. The 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace draws its fruit from a vineyard located at 380 meters in elevation not too far from Mastrojanni. The site was once at the bottom of an ancient seabed, and there are round limestone rocks as a result. That theme of "roundness" is transferred to the palate, where the wine offers layers of plush and supple fruit. Like the others, it ages in large oak casks for 3.5 years and is bottled directly from the botte. Only 3,000 bottles were created. In a tasting of his cru wines, Riccardo Campinoti serves this wine last because it delivers a bigger sense of concentration and textural density (while remaining within the transparency of the house style).” - 96 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $245
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli
Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli
from CA$245.00

Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli

From Vigna Casanovina Montosoli, this Sangiovese was native fermented in concrete prior to spending 3 years in 32hL Slavonian oak vats.

“Pouring a bright red color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli shows off a very pretty side of this vintage, with notes of wild strawberries, chili flake, dried earth, orange peel, and thyme. Medium-bodied, it's elegant and mineral-driven, with angular tannins, the most linear feel in the range, and an evenly tapering finish. It is not the most obvious wine in the range, but it may very well prove to be one of the best wines from Montosoli in 2020. Drink over 2027-2047.” - 97+ points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, January 22, 2025

“The Le Ragnaie 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli (with 4,400 bottles created) comes from a celebrated site on the north side of the appellation at 300 meters in elevation. Montosoli is characterized by very special shale galestro clay soils that are brittle and friable. These conditions result in extremely focused aromatic characteristics of wet stone, blue flower and blood orange. That note of violet or lavender is exceptional. The wine finishes with a salty note, and don't underestimate that firm tannic bite. Only eight Montalcino estates have access to fruit from Montosoli.” - 97 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $245
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino
from CA$145.00

Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Brunello di Montalcino 2020

Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti purchased this Montalcino property with a mix of old vines and younger plantings and established Le Ragnaie in 2003. The organically-farmed estate is divided into three distinct parcels across 42 acres in Montalcino. These vines are the highest in Montalcino, some reaching above the DOCG mandated 1,960 feet above sea level. As one of the highest points in the region, it became famous for bird catchers, hence the traditional birdcatchers' net that graces the label (Ragnaie is Etruscan for spiderweb, reminiscent of the netting). This Sangiovese comes from vines up to 80 years in Ragnaie, Petroso, Loreto, Fornace, Cava vineyards, and was native fermented in concrete prior to spending 3 years in 25/32/37 hl Slavonian oak vats.

An alluring nose of crushed cherry, black raspberry leads to an equally intoxicating palate of perfumed red fruits, crunchy plums, roasted carrots, dried red florals, savoury herbs, and sea salts, with firm, grippy tannins pinning, and lofted acidity carrying through the saline finish. Beautifully finely textured throughout, this medium+ bodied wine is imperially graceful, drinking smartly now and with time to come.

“The nose places tart cherries above a foundation of damp soil, underbrush, old leather and coffee grinds. On the palate, cherries and raspberries ride a wave of citrus into a mocha finish, while polished but powerful tannins provide structure.” - 96 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast

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Vintage: 2020
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $145
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Troncone Rosso
from CA$35.00

Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Troncone Rosso

Montalcino has an altitude limit in Brunello, and not allowed to grow above 600m. This organically farmed sangiovese is grown from 620-655m altitude, hence it fell into the declassification of IGT Chianti Colli Senesi. In the 2014, the wine was too pale and wasn't even approved for that, so Riccardo Campinoti said BASTA and labelled the wines IGT Toscana Rosso. Troncone means stump, and was the nickname of Riccardo's grandfather. There is also a large stump in the sandstone, limestone and clay vineyard, giving this wine's name a double meaning. Ragnaie is the name of the vineyard, Etruscan for spiderweb, and reflecting the label and the netting that Etruscans would use to catch small birds. This younger vine sangiovese was native fermented and on skins for 2 weeks in concrete, before one year in older Slavonian oak casks.

Wild raspberry, crunchy cherry is seasoned with crushed stones and lit with tart acidity that sails this through a snappy, saline finish. Tannins are finely sticky, welcoming partnering with mushroom or lamb ragu.

"Dusty rose meets worn leather and wild strawberries as the 2024 Toscana Rosso Troncone blossoms in the glass. This is lifted and pure with crisp mineral tones, citrus-laced red berry fruits and cooling acidity. A saline tinge mingles with hints of cranberry through the long, wickedly fresh finale. Drink 2026-2027." - 91 points, Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2026

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Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $35
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: IGT Toscana Rosso
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Rosso di Montalcino
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Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Rosso di Montalcino

Unlike many Rosso di Montalcino that often are composed of the inferior barrels for Brunello, this is a site-specific bottling treated every step along the way like Riccardo's Brunello offerings. The Castelnuovo vineyard is situated in Castelnuovo dell'Abate on a steep hillside with Mastrojanni's Vigna Schiena d'Asino on one side and Poggio di Sotto on the other. After a long, cool natural fermentation in concrete, this is racked to 25-50L Slavonian vats where it rests quietly on lees for 24 months prior to bottling with no fining.

Fragrant and fresh with black cherries, balsamic, herbs and spices. Medium-bodied, it is round and smooth on the palate, to a lengthy, bitter cherry finish. Elegant now, it will continue to gain in complexity with a few years in the cellar.

"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino com bines crushed blackberries and cherries with savory herbs, pine shavings and nuances of salt-cured meat. The palate is beautifully refined, with silken textures, savory red fruits and crunchy mineral tones. Brisk acidity punctuates it beautifully as the 2022 tapers off with a saline flourish and tart blackberry resonance. Leave it to Le Ragnaie to find such elegance and balance in a warm, dry vintage. Drink 2027-2032.” - 93 points, Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2026

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Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $65
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Country: Italy

Grape: Sangiovese
Colour: Red
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Bianco
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Le Ragnaie

Le Ragnaie
Bianco

From the highest planted vineyards in Montalcino, this skin contact wine blends the area's traditional white grapes in a 50/50 Trebbiano and Malvasia mix. After a native ferment in stainless for 10 days on skins, this moved into one new 500L French oak barrel for 9 months before bottling unfined, with minimum sulphur.

A glowing golden hue, this shimmers along the slender palate, trailing elderflower, bergamot, crunchy honeycrisp apple, all textured with some bitter apricot skin. Great energy and life here through a saline rinsed finish.

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Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $48
Style: Still

Region: Tuscany
Appellation: IGT Toscana Bianco
Country: Italy

Grape: Malvasia, Trebbiano
Colour: Orange
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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From our visit in August 2023

Address:  Loc. Le Ragnaie, 264, 53024 Montalcino SI, Italy

Website : https://leragnaie.com

 

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