Ridolfi Brunello Di Montalcino Donna Rebecca 2018 750 ML

If you drive three miles from the ancient city of Montalcino down by Strada Provinciale Brunello, you’ll come straight to Ridolfi. It’s a relatively new winery, but they’ve already made a name for themselves. A year ago, Donna Rebecca won the Platinum Medal at the Decanter Awards ceremony, and this year The WineHunter included this wine on its list of Italy’s 100 top wines.nnWhat’s their secret? Gianni Maccari, the winemaker at Ridolfi, built the place from scratch using modern technology to give the new winery its edge. Of course, the work in the vineyards is still done by hand, respecting the traditions of Brunello. But, in the cellar, a new laser sorting machine picks the best Sangiovese grapes at lightning speed – and with much greater accuracy than a human could. As a result, Ridolfi only uses the healthiest grapes, which ultimately results in award-winning wines. Some new technology is applied in the vineyards. Instead of spraying pesticides to eradicate harmful bugs, Gianni uses tiny “confusion devices”, which produce a smell that messes with the insects’ senses. As a result, Ridolfi is able to avoid using chemicals that might otherwise end up in the glass.