Podere Le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Lupi e Sirene Riserva 2018 750ml

Lupi e Sirene just a few meters away from the above-mentioned vineyard, is dominated by light alkaline marl, the ground darkens and granite appears clearly. Same exposure, same altitude, different geology. Here the Sangiovese is less approachable and needs more patience. The presence of iron in the soil is also found in the glass offering the typical haematic notes that some Sangiovese have. It is a wine that in the first 10 years of its life often goes through reduction phases. We define it as a masculine and earthy wine.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Appellation: Brunello Di Montalcino
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red

Varietal

Sangiovese

The name of this grape, meaning ‘blood of Jove’ conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively ”“ full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.