Ridolfi Brunello di Montalcino 2020 750ml

Ridolfi is an estate at Località Mercatali in Montalcino, run by the Peretti family.

The 2020 is 100% Sangiovese from a north-east-facing slope of Montalcino Hill at about 300 meters, on clay-rich soils with marine fossils and alberese at the top, farmed on organic principles. Grapes were hand-picked into small crates in the last week of September, and each plot was fermented and aged separately. The wine then spent 36 months in large Slavonian and French oak casks and at least 12 months in bottle.

Expect dark berries, cherry, violet, sweet spice and balsamic notes, with an elegant, rich, harmonious palate, firm but fine tannins, crisp acidity and a long, slightly salty finish.

Against Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2020, Ridolfi costs less and is raised in large casks; for a traditional 2020 Brunello at a gentler price, choose Ridolfi.

Serve it at about 63 to 64°F in large Burgundy or Bordeaux glasses, with bistecca, wild boar or aged pecorino.

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