Ridolfi Brunello di Montalcino Reserva Mercatale DOCG 2017
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol Percentage: 14.5%
Viticulture: Organic Farming
Climate: Warm and dry climate where the Sangiovese grapes ripens more fully and consistently than anywhere else in Tuscany
Terroir: Vineyards located in the north-east side of Montalcino Hill, 300m above sea level. Vines grow on a soilbed rich in clay, marine fossils and in its highest part, Alberese (weathered sandstone)
Ageing: Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts (14 days alcohol fermentation). Maceration on the skins for 50 days. Aged for 55 months in a single large (33HL) oak barrel, and then aged for another 12 months in the bottle
Color: Dark red
Nose: Clear notes of dark berries, cherries, violet, sweet spices ending with hints of balsamic
Palate: Elegant and rich on the palate, with perfectly balanced tannins and persistence
About the Winery:
Founded in 2011, the Ridolfi farm actually dates back centuries. It was the property of the historic Ridolfi family, nobles from Florence who had considerable land holdings in Montalcino.
Ridolfi winemaker Gianni Maccari is one of the last disciples of Giulio Gambelli, whom many believe was the greatest Tuscan winemaker of all time. And when owner Giuseppe brought Maccari on board, he offered him carte blanche. Maccari immediately set about building a brand-new, state-of-the-art winemaking facility, purchasing casks, and introducing organic growing practices in the vineyard.
The estate covers 35 hectares, with 21 planted to vine. Of these, 13.5 hectares are devoted to the production of Brunello, with a single hectare devoted to Rosso di Montalcino. The oldest vines on the property were planted in 2001.
Lying at the northern foot of the hilltop city of Montalcino, the soil types fall into the “classic” category: A mix of clay, limestone, and sand, ideal for the production of long-lived Sangiovese with rich flavor. Organic farming practices are employed in the vineyards.
