2022 Le Ragnaie Rosso di Montalcino

Le Ragnaie farms some of the highest-elevation vineyards in all of Montalcino, and that altitude shapes every drop of this 2022 Rosso. The estate’s organically grown Sangiovese ripens slowly on lean galestro and sandstone soils, developing intense aromatics, bright acidity, and remarkable finesse.
The vintage brought warm days but cool nights, allowing fruit to reach full flavor without losing tension. Hand-picked grapes were fermented with native yeasts and aged in large Slavonian casks—an exceptionally gentle approach that preserves purity and highlights the vineyard’s soaring elegance.
The wine opens with lifted cherry, blood orange, rose petal, and soft spice, gradually revealing savory undertones of dried herb and warm stone. The palate is energetic yet graceful, framed by fine-grained tannins and a vibrant mineral line. It carries the refinement of a Brunello profile but in a fresher, more immediate form—one that invites drinking now rather than cellaring for years.
This is benchmark Rosso di Montalcino: expressive, transparent, and unmistakably linked to the highest slopes of the region.

Nose: Bright red cherry, rose petal, blood orange, and subtle earth with hints of wild herb.

Palate: Juicy, lifted Sangiovese fruit over fine tannins, supported by lively acidity and a delicate spice note.

Finish: Long, pure, and mineral-driven with cherry skin, orange zest, and a clean, savory echo.

Wonderful with classic Tuscan dishes like pappardelle al ragù, roasted pork with rosemary, or grilled vegetables brushed with olive oil—the wine’s vibrant fruit, elegant tannin, and earthy nuance bring harmony and lift to warmly seasoned, rustic plates.