Le Ragnaie 'Civitella' Toscana IGT 2021

Winemaking

Le Ragnaie is a small family estate in Tuscany committed to expressing the character of sangiovese through thoughtful vineyard management and minimal intervention in the cellar. The winemakers here favor balance and elegance over extraction, allowing the wine's natural structure and regional identity to shine through.

Tasting Notes

This Civitella opens with inviting aromas of bright cherry and plum, layered with earthy minerality and whispers of wild herbs that speak to Tuscany's rocky hillsides. On the palate, the wine unfolds with refined structure and silky tannins, revealing flavors of red berries, leather, and stone that build gracefully across the mid-palate. The finish is clean and lingering, with a savory character that leaves you reaching for another sip and thinking about food.

Producer

Le Ragnaie operates as a small, family-driven estate focused on quality over volume in the heart of Tuscany. The vineyard practices sustainable farming, working the land with respect for both the vines and the terroir that defines their wines.

Terroir

The Civitella vineyard sits within the Toscana IGT designation, where Tuscany's famous clay and limestone soils create the ideal foundation for sangiovese. The region's warm days and cool nights allow the grapes to develop complexity while maintaining the fresh acidity and mineral precision that make Tuscan reds so food-friendly.

Food Pairings

Try this with a classic bistecca alla fiorentina or grilled T-bone steak—the wine's fine tannins and red fruit character are made for rare beef. A more relaxed pairing might be a charcuterie board with aged pecorino and cured meats, or simply a rustic pasta with wild boar ragù. For something elegant, pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction would showcase the wine's earthy, berry-forward profile beautifully.