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2016 Le Ragnaie "Fornace" Brunello di Montalcino 6-Pack

2016 Le Ragnaie "Fornace" Brunello di Montalcino 6-Pack

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Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by 2/2/2027.

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98

Jeb Dunnuck

Reviewed March 2021
Fornace is located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate in the southeast at lower elevations than the rest of the single vineyards of the Le Ragnaie estate. The 2016 Fornace Brunello is perfumed with perfectly ripe cherry, dried roses, sweet herbs, and licorice. The aromatics move seamlessly to the palate and unfold with kirsch, blood orange, and stony earth. Upfront, there is juicy ripe cherry fruit, blood orange, and salty earth. Ordinarily I would gravitate toward the more tension-driven wines, but this was what I felt to be the most pleasurable and joyful wine on this tasting, so much so that I would keep going back to wanting more. There is a seamless integration through the whole experience, and I do feel there will be longevity despite its immediate gratification. Enjoy over the next 15-20 years.

Professional Reviews

96

Wine & Spirits

Review Date: 04/2021
This wine comes from Campinoti's lower-elevation plots (topping out at 1,300 feet) in Montalcino's southern Castelnuovo dell'Abate area. In warmer vintages like 2015, Campinoti works to sustain balance in the fruit by allowing for abundant yields and picking early. This wine shows richness in its dark fruit tones and powerful tannins, but the moderate 2016 growing season also brought impressive finesse and precision as well as energetic acidity. It feels riper and more earthbound than V.V. and Montosoli, yet still beautifully balanced.

96

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 04/2021
Though muscular in style and rippled with firm, dusty tannins, this Brunello has the requisite ripe cherry and plum flavors to match, showing fine purity and finesse. Earth, Tuscan scrub and sanguine accents chime in on the long finish. (BS)

95

Wine Advocate

Review Date: 11/2020
Of the five new releases from Le Ragnaie, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace is distinguished by its richness, its sultry dark fruit flavors and the firmness of the tannins. The wine is fermented in cement for up to 45 days on ambient yeasts. The fruit comes from 35-year-old vines. All these factors contribute to the rich concentration you taste here and the long impression the wine leaves on the finish. (ML)

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PLEASE NOTE: This product is offered as a complete case in original packaging. If the wines are going to be shipped upon arrival, the bottles will be sent in pulp shippers to protect the bottles during shipping, with the empty case itself shipped separately on request. Will Call or Local Delivery orders can be handled as intact cases. Please detail any special handling requests at checkout online, or call us with specific instructions.

Details

TypeRed Wine
VarietalSangiovese
OriginBrunello di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Bottle Size6 x 750 mL
SKU1709836
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