After a relatively mild winter, March was full of rainfall. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering came a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without noticeable periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The...

After a relatively mild winter, March was rainy. In April, however, the weather was dry and hot. Flowering occurred a little earlier than usual, and the summer passed without significant periods of heat. Nonetheless, the vegetative advantage dwindled as we approached the harvest season. The first...

Overall, the climatic conditions of the 2018 vintage were very good. Winter and spring rainfall provided sufficient moisture and, consequently, ideal pollination conditions. The abundance of sunshine and above-average temperatures during the summer and autumn resulted in a drought, which was...

This is how Franco Balter called his wine, produced at home before building the winery, combining the names of his two children: Barbara and Nicola. Today Barbanico is a Lagrein base with the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

The Brunello di Montalcino of the Le Ragnaie winery is born in vineyards located on the Lume Spento pass, which is the highest point in the entire Montalcino area. It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in concrete...

Brunello di Montalcino Casanovina Montosoli Le Ragnaie displays dark berry fruit and cherry, followed by crushed stone and slate. Great elegance and finesse, with only 3,800 bottles produced. Located on one of the highest hills of Montalcino, at 600 m asl on the so-called Passo del Lume Spento,...

Color: Bright ruby redBouquet: the nose is complex with pleasant aromas of laurel, eucalyptus, blackberry, mulberry and bitter orange, accompanied by light notes of toastingTaste: On the palate it is sapid, elegant, finely structured and persistent

With an intense color with violet reflections, the scent is enhanced by its hints of fresh fruit and cherry with spicy notes that blend with great balance and elegance to those of vanilla and sweets given by the wood. The taste is enveloping, silky, with soft tannins and a rich and persistent...