2015 le ragnaie, brunello di montalcino, fornace
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Why We're Buying
Only a fortunate few get to try Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Fornace each year. The estate releases 3,500 bottles of its coveted red wine, with the average bottle retailing well above $100. After trying the 2015 vintage, Eric Guido of Vinous Media said, "This is such a precise Brunello. I'm a huge fan."
Critics Scores
James Suckling
Lots of ripe-berry, white-pepper and sliced-mushroom character. Full body, round and ripe tannins and a deep and intense palate. Shows layers of fruit and structure. From organically grown grapes.
Vinous
The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace is laced remarkably pretty display of zesty bright cherry, offset by savory herbs and spice, as dusty minerals and dried florals add further depths. On the palate, silky textures give way to ripe cherry and spice, as saline-minerals and juicy acids add tension, while a hint of fine tannins slowly saturate, yet the 2015 never loses its vibrant persona. The finish is long, resonating with n dried cherry and cranberry over a coating of mineral-laced tannins. This is such a precise Brunello. I’m a huge fan. -- Eric Guido Deep red. An utterly superb Brunello that echoes long in the memory thanks to aromas and flavors of red cherry, minerals, pomegranate and black pepper. Smooth, with very polished tannins and a multifaceted personality. Leave a long creamy but lively mouthfeel behind. (ID)
Wine Spectator
Compelling, featuring cherry, raspberry, plum, loamy earth and mineral aromas and flavors. Plush, harmonious and vibrant, with a long, complex finish. Combines all the ripe, sweet fruit of the 2015 vintage with terrific focus. (BS)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Saturated, dark garnet in color and elegant in appearance, the Le Ragnaie 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Fornace makes a terrific first impression that is duly reinforced by the sheer depth and intensity of its aromas. The Fornace personality is svelte, sophisticated and noble. This wine shies back on banal primary aromas of red and purple fruit. Instead, it composes a pretty symphony of spice, balsam herb and camphor ash. The bouquet comes across as fluid and layered. The wine certainly benefits when the bottle is opened a few hours prior. This expression shows a bold, medium-weight texture, but like the other 2015 releases from Le Ragnaie, I notice less pinch or bite from the acidity. This helps the wine to be absolutely approachable now or within the next 10 years. Fruit comes from a vineyard positioned high in the hills of Castelnuovo dell'Abate. Only 3,500 bottles were made, and the wine will go to market in February 2020.
Wine & Spirits
This comes from the southern Castelnuovo dell’Abate zone, where the soil is richer and the elevation lower than the vines at Le Ragnaie’s home vineyards in central Montalcino. The sappy morello cherry flavors feel earthbound, with notes of tobacco and licorice gripped by thick, chewy tannins. A streak of salinity brightens the red fruit tones and draws out the finish.