“Amore e Magia” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018

Podere Le Ripi | Tuscany
Podere Le Ripi s.a. arl | Via Dante Alighieri, 5 | IT 34122 Triest

29632518 · 0,75 l · 93,32 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The grapes for Le Ripi's top Brunello come from a 4-hectare vineyard near Castelnuovo dell'Abate on the eastern side of Montalcino, not far from the Lupi e Sirene vineyard.

Amore e Magia first impresses with its beauty in the glass: deep ruby with violet, fuchsia-coloured accents. The nose then reveals a very clear, concise bouquet with a disarming openness that immediately casts a spell. We discover candied fruit, raspberries, roasted nuts and Christmas spices, then notes of leather. The first impression on the palate is rather silky and floral, the fine salinity and wonderfully integrated acidity provide vital freshness and the solidly woven tannin builds up with energy and flanks every sip right through to the multi-layered final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Powerful, sparkling ruby colour with garnet shimmer. Very clear, present fruit, dark plums and raspberries, with a hint of rose petals. Round and supple on the palate, showing plenty of ripe raspberry fruit, opens up with fine tannins in many layers, firm pressure on the final." Falstaff

"A shade darker than the Cielo d'Ulisse and more mineral, with salty notes and a slight hint of oak. Brooding concentration with plenty of ripe fruit on the palate and rich tannins. A brooding giant that is not yet ready to be awakened." Jancis Robinson

"The Podere le Ripi 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia offers a blend of fresh fruit and spicy notes. Both sides of the wine help to build up its vertical intensity and brightness." Wine Advocate

"The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Amore e Magia possesses a rich and savoury blend of cloves, allspice and fresh mint before releasing its core of wild strawberry fruit. This is a round and silky style with polished red berries, sweet spices and mineral tones that slowly gain tension towards the finish. Nothing is out of place here as the 2018 finishes with soft tannins, mixing sour cherry with lavender tones and leaving the mouth wanting more. It will only take a short stay in the cellar for this remarkably beautiful version of Amore e Magia to show its best side." Vinous

"The nose is a complex and inviting blend of strawberry candy, wild cherries, rose petals, flint and warm tar before the palate turns rich chocolate-cherry, juicy and full with a warming heat on the finish, but austere tannins and vibrant acidity." Wine Enthusiast