Podere Le Ripi
Brunello di Montalcino Cielo d'Ulisse 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation for 36 months in oak barrels and further ageing for at least 12 months in the bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Cielo d’Ulisse Tuscan Red 2021
- Appellation and grape variety: DOCG from 100% Sangiovese, 14% vol
- Production: Manual harvesting of the grapes, 20-day maceration in stainless steel
- Ageing: 36 months in oak barrels followed by at least 12 months in the bottle
- Style and service: Biodynamic, vegan, unfiltered wine; aerate for 1 hour, serve at 18–20°C
Description
Type of wine
Cielo d’Ulisse by Podere Le Ripi is an artisanal Brunello di Montalcino red wine with a controlled and guaranteed designation of origin, obtained from Sangiovese grapes cultivated according to biodynamic principles. Produced in a vegan version and unfiltered, it offers clear scents of red fruits, hints of undergrowth and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it is structured, supported by fine and elegant tannins and excellent freshness. If aerated for an hour before serving, it pairs perfectly with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Brunello di Montalcino is born in the vineyards of the Tuscan municipality of the same name, where the vines sink their roots into unique schist and limestone soils. This composition gives the wine a precise texture and solid structural harmony. Vineyard management aims for the maximum expression of the fruit through high planting density and low yields, providing the ideal basis for long ageing.
How it is produced
The process begins at the end of September with rigorous manual harvesting. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats with twenty days of maceration, ensuring optimal colour extraction and preserving aromatic purity. The wine then matures in oak barrels for thirty-six months, further developing its structure. A final ageing of twelve months is ultimately essential to reach the ideal gustatory balance.
History and Trivia
Since 1999, Podere Le Ripi has adopted a biodynamic approach in Montalcino, creating a pure Sangiovese of great elegance. Il Cielo d’Ulisse 2021 originates from fine schist and limestone soils, maturing for a full 36 months in oak barrels. This artisanal method gives the wine extraordinary longevity, allowing it to evolve in the cellar until 2045. Acclaimed by international critics, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG stands out as a vegan and unfiltered masterpiece, a perfect example of authentic and virtuous sustainable production.
Awards
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
96/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 31
This dream is also an aesthetic one: of creating something extremely beautiful. When I was 18 years old it was supposed to be an island, and Podere le Ripi is not an island, but it is some sort of a peninsula that dives into the noisy Orcia river.
With time, this something beautiful became also healthy and sustainable, and subsequently we realized that it could have been applied somewhere else, therefore becoming replicable and socially positive in its approach. Read more
| Name | Podere Le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Cielo d'Ulisse 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Le Ripi |
| Story | History and Trivia Since 1999, Podere Le Ripi has adopted a biodynamic approach in Montalcino, creating a pure Sangiovese of great elegance. Il Cielo d’Ulisse 2021 originates from fine schist and limestone soils, maturing for a full 36 months in oak barrels. This artisanal method gives the wine extraordinary longevity, allowing it to evolve in the cellar until 2045. Acclaimed by international critics, this prestigious Brunello di Montalcino DOCG stands out as a vegan and unfiltered masterpiece, a perfect example of authentic and virtuous sustainable production. |
| Origin | Montalcino (Siena), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Schist and limestone |
| Plants per hectare | four thousand |
| Yield per hectare | 4,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | End of September (manual harvest) |
| Fermentation | 20 days |
| Production technique | Hand-harvesting of the grapes; fermentation with 20 days of maceration in stainless steel vats; maturation for 36 months in oak barrels; further ageing for at least 12 months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes; fermentation with 20 days of maceration in stainless steel tanks; maturation for 36 months in oak barrels; further ageing for at least 12 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Maturation for 36 months in oak barrels and further ageing for at least 12 months in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.93 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Residual sugar | 1.15 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 29.93 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |