Brunello Back Vintage Offer

Le Sommelier has secured a small allocation of special La Ragnaie wines from Montalcino.

View of the highest altitude vineyard in Montalcino, planted to some seriously old vine

“Le Ragnaie is, in my opinion, the break-out star… the essence of balance and Brunello beauty.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

We are thrilled to have secured a small allocation of some really incredible Brunellos, from one of the most exciting and relatively new wineries from Montalcino, Le Ragnaie. Winemaker and owner Riccardo Campinoti released his first vintage in 2003, and has since produced many profound wines. Without a doubt, their wines are among some of the finessed I have tasted. In 2010, Riccardo crafted a 100 point wine (James Suckling) as well as a 98 point wine. Needless to say, since then, his wines have been incredibly difficult to source.

Winemaker and owner Riccardo Campinoti takes a moment to answer one of my many questions at the vineyard directly in front of the winery.

“Riccardo Campinoti is a rising star of the Castelnuovo dell’Abate sub-zone of the appellation.” – Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

Le Ragnaie cultivates their vines in three diverse microclimates in Montalcino, which allows them to offer three different types of Brunello, each a testament to the land in which it was grown. They work exclusively with Sangiovese, farming the vineyards following the strict guidelines of organic agriculture. Furthermore, they do not use fertilizer, but rather plant covercrops which in the fall consist of legumes, clovers and grasses. These cover-crops help regenerate the land after a long summer season of work. They also aid in enriching the organic substance of the land, all the while penetrating deeply the roots of the various planted species. Moreover, the diversity of plants in the vineyard prevents superficial erosion, and instead favours the absorption of water and creates an important habitat for many species of animals and insects. There well thought out holistic approach in the vineyards has translated to creating wines that have a sense of place, with power and elegance all in one.

If you purchase the Wine Spectator, you would have seen Riccardo’s photo in the Aug 31, 2016 issue, where he was asked to talk about the 2011 vintage.

Below are the wines we have available. Prices do not include HST, bottle deposit or delivery.

Description	Vintage	Bottle size	Bottles / cs	Bottle price	Rating
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2004	750	6	$129.95	93 WS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2004	1500	1	$319.95	93 WS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2005	750	6	$93.95	93 WA
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2005	1500	1	$229.95	93 WA

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2007	750	6	$93.95	93 JS, 92 WA
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2007	1500	1	$229.95	93 JS, 92 WA
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2007	3000	1	$549.95	93 JS, 92 WA

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2008	750	6	$93.95	93 JS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2008	1500	1	$229.95	93 JS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2008	3000	1	$549.95	93 JS

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2011	750	6	$93.95	93 JS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2011	1500	1	$229.95	93 JS
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG	2011	3000	1	$549.95	93 JS

Brunello di Montalcino Fornace DOCG	2007	3000	1	$799.95	93 WS
Brunello di Montalcino Fornace DOCG	2008	3000	1	$799.95	94 JS, 93 WA

Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne DOCG	2007	3000	1	$799.95	94 WA
Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne DOCG	2008	3000	1	$799.95	94 JS
Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne DOCG	2009	3000	1	$729.95	93+ WA, 93 JS

WA = Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
WS = Wine Spectator
JS = James Suckling

Ordering deadline is Oct 28. Quantities are limited, so orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Prices listed do not include HST, bottle deposit or delivery. ETA early 2017.