2018 Le Ragnaie Troncone Toscana Rosso

Region: Montalcino < Tuscany < ItalyGrapes: SangioveseVineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic/biodynamic farming; marl, clay-limestone soil; 2 week maceration; ages 12 months in large casks and 6 months in concrete vats before bottling; unfined/unfiltered with no added SO2; 13% ABVThe combination of a high elevation and a young, dynamic winemaker working biodynamically makes Le Ragnaie a unicorn in historic Montalcino. Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti purchased the property, with the highest vineyards in Montalcino, in 2000.  They've been certified organic since 2009, and have since started working biodynamically, eschewing all sprays except biodynamic preparations, and using sheep in the vineyards for weed control and manure (soil health!)The Le Ragnaie estate is famous for its important and beautiful Brunello wines, but we're loving Richard's lighter, fresher cuveés like his Troncone Rosso.  Once labeled Chianti Colli Senesi (an appellation many producers in Montalcino use for