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Lupi e Sirene Riserva wine — Le Ripi winery — Dionysus

Lupi e Sirene Riserva

by Le Ripi · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
Brunello di MontalcinoDOCG
Type
Red
Grapes
Sangiovese
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Medium
Body
Full-bodied
Serve at
18 °C
Keeps for
30–35 years
Bottled in
0.75 l · 1.5 l
Farming
Certified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Natural wine
Le RipiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Ageing

The wine matures for a total of 61 months.

Tasting profile

Balanced and fresh, with a smooth, flowing texture and notable drinkability. The nose offers exotic spices, freshly picked raspberries, crushed violets, sweet cherries and sweet mint. The palate is silky, rich and deep, leading to a long, dramatic finish.

Serving and pairing

Aeration is strongly recommended to reveal its subtler nuances.

Label / history

The name means “Wolves and Mermaids.” It recalls a time when Podere Le Ripi was so remote that, at night, the only sounds were said to be wolves howling and the splash of mermaids’ tails in the water.