Wine Description
Made from 80% Prugnolo (the local name of Sangiovese) and 20% Aglianico, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and aged in large oak barrels for two to three years.
Tasting Notes
This deep ruby-red wine with violet reflections, offers aromas of plums, forest fruits and hints of leather and liquorice. It is the perfect match for rich dishes as grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.
Reviews
International Wine Cellar - Issue #145/July-Aug 2009
Ian D'Agata on the Best Wines of Central Italy
“Medium-dark ruby. Intense raspberry and mineral-accented herbal aromas, with an exotic brown spice note adding depth. The flavors of minty cherry and chocolate are complicated by a suggestion of coffee. Focused and pure on the finish...".
88 Points
Wine Enthusiast - March 2009 - Online
Editor's Choice
“Ramitello is a beautiful wine (85% Prugnolo and 15% Aglianico for power and structure) with soft, lush aromas of chocolate, espresso, leather, clove and dense blackberry fruit. The wine is yielding and generous and has absolutely no sharp edges.” – Monica Larner
88 points
Wine Advocate - Issue #178/ August 31, 2008
Discovering Italy's Finest Wine Values
"The 2005 Ramitello Rosso is 80% Prugnolo and 20% Aglianco aged in large neutral casks and steel. This pure, engaging red opens with sweet, perfumed aromatics that lead to layers of dark cherries, smoke, earthiness and tar. Clean, mineral notes help give the wine its notable persistence and length. All in all, this is an incredibly delicious wine for the money."
88 points
