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PRODUCER: Podere Le Ripi

Podere Le Ripi - Rosso di Montalcino Sogni e Follia 2021

Sale price$52.00
Toscana
Toscana
Italy
Grape
Sangiovese

Sogni e Follia, meaning "Dreams and Madness," is a testament to Sebastian’s innovative and passionate and uniquely wild approach to winemaking at Podere le Ripi. The vineyards are farmed biodynamically, with high-density planting on limestone soils enhancing grape quality. Sebastian’s philosophy revolves around respecting natural processes, using no chemicals and encouraging spontaneous fermentations. After fermentation, the wine is aged in a combination of French oak barrels and large Slavonian casks. This dual aging process allows for the development of nuanced flavors and the integration of oak without overwhelming the natural characteristics of the wine and helps it to develop complex tannins and an elegant structure. Sogni e Follia captures the adventurous spirit of the estate, offering a wine that is both sophisticated and deeply connected to its terroir.

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Podere Le Ripi

What began as Francesco Illy’s dream of beauty upon a wild Montalcino ridge has since blossomed into something far richer than wine—a living ecosystem. Today, together with Sebastian Nasello, the estate’s longtime winemaker and guiding spirit, Podere Le Ripi has become a place where agriculture and philosophy intertwine. Nestled between the eastern and western slopes of Montalcino, where Sangiovese vines live among olive trees, woods, and orchards, the farm pulses with biodynamic vitality. Bees, sheep, and wild herbs shape the landscape; fermentations rise on native yeasts; vessels of wood, concrete, and clay cradle the wines with patience.