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Score and Awards

94

Wine Spectator

91

Robert Parker

94

Decanter

92

James Suckling

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  • Tasting Notes

    Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Ripe at the Convent 2018 presents itself in a brilliant ruby color, flawless to the rim of the glass. The nose is remarkably rich, blending ripe, fresh red fruit, floral touches and a profusion of tertiary aromas. These include cherry, pomegranate and berry, as well as notes of graphite, bitter cocoa and Cuban cigar. The bouquet is ethereal, spicy and lively, rising in intensity before revealing its full power on the palate, balanced by dense but not harsh tannins. The aromatic persistence is particularly long.

  • Vinification and Aging

    The Ripe al Convento vineyard, where the Sangiovese grapes come from, is situated at an altitude of 450 metres, on south-facing schistose and marl soils. The harvest was carried out by hand, with a first meticulous selection directly in the vineyard, followed by an even more rigorous sorting on arrival at the winery, with each grape selected by hand. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with frequent pumping-over, especially at the beginning, to extract color and structure. Barrel ageing then stabilized the wine while enriching its aromatic complexity and structure. Ripe al Convento is not marketed until the sixth year after harvest, after additional bottle aging.

  • Terroir

    On the highest hills of this estate, which was already producing wines in the 1800s, a small but inspiring sangiovese vineyard has been identified. Situated at an altitude of 450 meters, exposed to the warm afternoon sun, marly soils and invigorating Mediterranean winds, this Brunello reserve wine is extremely elegant, full of character and long-lasting.

  • Producer

    Frescobaldi
  • Colour

    Red
  • Variety

    Sangiovese
  • Vintage

    2018
  • Country

    Italy
  • Region

    Tuscany
  • Sub-region

    Montalcino
  • Appellation

    Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
  • Alcohol percentage

    15%
  • SAQ Pickup

    Orders will be delivered to one of the 145 SAQ locations authorized to handle private imports. You will be asked to select the SAQ location where you wish to collect your order.

    Please note that we currently do not offer home delivery.

  • Service Fees

    The service fees will be paid to GALLEON when your order is placed on our website (galleonwines.ca) and the product cost is payable to the SAQ at the pickup location.

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