MARCHESI FRESCOBALDI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe al Convento 2018

MARCHESI FRESCOBALDI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe al Convento 2018 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RIPE AL CONVENTO "On the highest hills of this estate, which already produced wines in the 1800s, a small Sangiovese vineyard has been identified that gives us extraordinary emotions. Its altitude of 450 meters above sea level, exposure to the warm afternoon sun, marly soils and healthy Mediterranean winds give this Brunello reserve extreme elegance, personality and longevity" Lamberto Frescobaldi -Tasting notes vintage 2017- Ripe al Convento 2017 has a beautiful intense and brilliant ruby red color with delicate garnet reflections on the rim. On the nose it is the fruity notes that open the dance: blueberry, cherry, sour cherry in alcohol. In any case, the undisputed protagonists are the tertiary scents due to the long maturation; these notes are perfectly balanced, none overpowering each other. Cinnamon, tobacco, tea leaf, roasted coffee bean and finally a slight note of leather are the main descriptors. Elegant spicing at the end of the sensory journey: white pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Ripe and compact, the tannins, velvety and silky, gently caress the palate and are beautifully integrated into the wine matrix. They create a beautiful balance with the acid-alcoholic component. Extremely long on the finish as a further demonstration of the greatness of the vintage. -2017 Vintage Awards- "Elegant and refined in its subtle sensory profile it shows notes of currants, raspberries, linden, lemon peel, lemongrass and vetiver. Medium body, perfectly ripe and polymerized tannins and a finish of commendable beauty." Raffaele Vecchione – WinesCritic.com 93/100 points

• MARCHESI FRESCOBALDI Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe al Convento 2018