Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli 2021

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Michaela Morris - Decanter

Some may contest whether Le Ragnaie’s east-facing plot on the lower slopes of the hill is actually within the classic area of Montosoli. What is undeniable in the glass, however, is its extraordinary breeding. Bright but not saturated ruby, the 2021 expresses itself with class from start to finish. Subtle scents evoke alpine rose, almond blossom, brushwood and roasted chestnut. Pristine and taut, the palate is unequivocally savoury, as an undercurrent of iron and blood runs through the deep and spacious redcurrant core. Slightly austere, tactile tannins enfold with confidence. With a lengthy, minerally finish, this is one of the wines of the vintage.

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Eric Guido - Vinous

At first coy, yet with a bit of coaxing, the 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli becomes explosive, blending balsamic-laced black cherries with cedar spice box, incense, dusty earth and spiced citrus rinds. It is a model of balance, with silken textures and depths of polished red berry fruits underscored by crisp mineral tones as a cascade of inner florals swirls throughout. It finishes classically dry and dramatically long, leaving a subtle licorice resonance and tart wild berry concentration. The 2021 is harmony personified and guarantees a brilliant future.

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Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli (with 4,400 bottles released) comes from a single hectare of vines at 300 meters in elevation on galestro soils with clay and limestone. Aged slowly for 42 months in large Slavonian oak casks, the wine shows a distinct identity within the portfolio, balancing a gentle sweetness typical of Sangiovese with savory nuances of clove, spice and cola. The limestone influence is evident in the wine’s linear shape and freshness, giving it clarity and drive without sacrificing complexity. This is a precise and expressive interpretation that holds its own among the estate’s top crus.