Podere le Ripi – Cielo d’Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
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Italy
Tuscany
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Red
The Facts
Origins Italy > Tuscany > Montalcino
Appellation Montalcino
Varietal Sangiovese
Cepage 100% Sangiovese
Winemaking Hand-picked, fermentation and maceration for 40 days in large open top barrels
Aging 3 years big barrel, 1 cement, 1 bottle
Annual Production 10,000 bottles produced
Markets California, Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Concentrated and elegant
Aromas Black and red fruits, leather, truffle
Mouthfeel Full-bodied and balanced
Tasting Notes New leather, truffle, ripe berry and camphor aromas form the nose along with a whiff of pressed rose and game. Full bodied and delicious, the enveloping palate doles out mouthfuls of cherry marinated in spirits, crushed raspberry, licorice and hints of seasoned meats alongside velvety tannins. It's concentrated but also boasts an almost weightless elegance.
Selling Point An excellent introduction to the winery
Pairings Roast and grilled meats, aged cheese, pasta
The Story
Podere le Ripi only makes 'single vineyard' wines. This is the Cielo d'Ulisse (sky of Ulysses) vineyard, the newest vineyard for the winery. This vineyard is located in the far western part of the commune, the hills here are not as high and the vineyards experience more coastal influences from the Mediterranean sea. This is considered the "entry level" Brunello from the winery, but nothing from Podere le Ripi is really "entry level."
About Podere le Ripi
Producer Story
The estate has been called Podere Le Ripi since the year 1200 when the area was inhabited by shepherds and farmers. In 1997, I bought these 54 hectares
of pure, unspoilt and wild land from a Sardinian shepherd and three years later began planting the first vines. In fact, I had just wanted to buy a lovely house in
Tuscany but I fell in love so deeply with this untouched landscape that I became a wine-grower.
Producer Story
The estate has been called Podere Le Ripi since the year 1200 when the area was inhabited by shepherds and farmers. In 1997, I bought these 54 hectares
of pure, unspoilt and wild land from a Sardinian shepherd and three years later began planting the first vines. In fact, I had just wanted to buy a lovely house in
Tuscany but I fell in love so deeply with this untouched landscape that I became a wine-grower.
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