{"product_id":"2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-vv-vigna-vecchia","title":"2021 Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino V.V. Vigna Vecchia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-flow-16 fizz-stack-16\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-surface fizz-flow-16 fizz-stack-16 s-e6JtayITPVbW\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-text-large distributor-notes s-e6JtayITPVbW\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with grapes from our oldest vineyard – at an altitude of 600m – this wine of great depth and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 day maceration, ages for 36 months in 37hl Slavonian oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-grid\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fizz-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fizz-heading-3 fizz-stack-12\"\u003eAbout Le Ragnaie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fizz-text-large fizz-stack-16\"\u003eThe combination of a high elevation and a young, dynamic winemaker makes Le Ragnaie a true breath of fresh air in historic Montalcino. Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti purchased the property, a mix of old vines and younger plantings, in 2000. The estate spreads across 42 acres, 12 of which surround the cellars of Le Ragnaie. These vines are the highest of any in Montalcino, in an area that became famous for bird-catchers; the traditional bird-catcher’s net is featured on the label. The estate takes its name from the fact that this net looked rather like a spider’s web, or ragna, in Italian. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplementing these beautifully located, high-altitude vineyards are those from Petroso — one of the oldest winemaking zones in the area — and from Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in front of Amiata Mountain, next door to Poggio di Sotto. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiccardo is passionate about Montalcino’s history, food and wine, embracing very traditional Tuscan methods to produce wines that deeply reflect the region. He employs organic viticulture ; grapes are hand-picked, de-stemmed, fermented and aged in large, old, Slovenian oak casks for 36 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe high altitude lends unusual freshness, vibrancy and coolness to Le Ragnaie wines, which are enormously charming, aromatic and high-toned — including a high-elevation Chianti that is among the most focused you’ll find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Red Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342150652103,"sku":"12823","price":194.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/5663\/4311\/files\/IMG_1955.jpg?v=1774565385","url":"https:\/\/villagewinemerchant.com\/products\/2021-le-ragnaie-brunello-di-montalcino-vv-vigna-vecchia","provider":"The Village Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}