Le Ragnaie Toscana Passo del Lume Spento 2015 GERNACHE Aperol continues to remain true

Aperol continues to remain true to its original

Richard Olney

A small proportion (5%) of the blend spends three to four months in new oak barrels

wild herbs

Intense and persistent with scents of flowers and plants

Le Ragnaie Toscana Passo del Lume Spento 2015 GERNACHE Aperol continues to remain trueThe combination of a high elevation and a young, dynamic winemaker makes Le Ragnaie a true breath of fresh air in historic Montalcino. Riccardo and Jennifer Campinoti purchased the property, a mix of old vines and younger plantings, in 2000. The estate spreads across 42 acres, 12 of which surround the cellars of Le Ragnaie. These vines are the highest of any in Montalcino, in an area that became famous for bird catchers; the traditional bird catchers