Riccardo Campinoti’s Le Ragnaie has redefined the modern benchmark for Montalcino by embracing the extreme. While many estates in the region chase power and density, Campinoti looks upward, farming some of the highest-elevation vineyards in the appellation—reaching a staggering 600+ meters above sea level. This high-altitude viticulture, combined with strict organic farming and traditional large-cask aging, results in a "Burgundian" expression of Sangiovese: translucent, aromatic, and crackling with mineral energy.

The property spans three distinct micro-terroirs—the high-altitude "Ragnaie" plateau, the warmer sandstone of "Castelnuovo dell’Abate," and the legendary Galestro-rich soils of "Montosoli." This diversity allows Le Ragnaie to produce wines that aren't just Brunello, but precise snapshots of geological time and place. From the accessible, high-energy Troncone to the prestigious single-vineyard Crus, these are wines of profound elegance that honor the "Blood of Jove" with unmatched clarity and finesse.

The 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello is a rare treasure from the estate's early days, this 22-year-old library release showcases the timeless longevity of high-altitude Brunello. Expect a masterclass in secondary complexity, with tertiary notes of leather, mocha, and dried flowers over a silky, fully-integrated palate. Provenance is A++ coming direct from the property.