Release Notes:
Montalcino is a medieval hilltop village that dominates the surrounding countryside. The Ripaccioli family have only been making wine at Le Gode for 15 years, and have already made a name for themselves thanks to a blend of traditional winemaking philosophy and modern technology. Their Brunello is made from a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes. After three years in Slavonian oak casks, it evolves in the bottle for another year or so before release.
Tasting Notes:
An intensely brilliant ruby-garnet colored wine with evocative fresh red fruit, forest floor, mushroom spice and vanilla herb aromas. In the mouth, this full-bodied wine balances dark cherry, plum, anise and spice notes with power, structure and a velvety finesse leading up to a long finish with soft tannins. A great Brunello that will continue to develop until 2015. Enjoy it with game, lambs chops, salami, pastas with meat sauce, grilled steak, and aged chesses.
Region:
Montalcino is a picturesque hilltop town south of Siena in Tuscany. The warm days, and clay stone soil produce powerful red wine from the Brunello grape, the local clone of... Read more
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Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
The rolling hills of Montalcino.
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