Wine Tales: a blog about Winemaking in Montalcino

Why Canna Torta

Orange wine is the name we give wines made with the whole fruit, starting from white grape.

Podere Le Ripi’s Inspiration Lies Within its Wine-Makers

Podere Le Ripi stays in the hearts Brunello lovers.

From Winemakers to Breeders

Podere le Ripi is a biodynamic farm apparently focused on wine production.

The dark side of Winemaking

This is just the beginning of the vintage 2021 with the pandemic still on our backs.

A day in the Life

At Podere le Ripi winery the day begins at 8 am

Exclusive Luxury Travel, Italian-Style

Italy seems like the kind of place where we could easily go it alone

Podere Le Ripi in the 12 best wine Tour and Tasting in Florence for CNTravel

Tuscany is an incredible play land for the eno-curious

The First Showcase of Older Brunello Vintages Bringing Together the Greatest Producers

A major event Long Live Brunello, the first of its kind, it is devoted to demonstrating thatolder Brunello wines, which…

Get to Know Access Italy

Deep roots make for better wine. And they also make for a better tour operator

Antonio Galloni Tasting Note - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 Lupi e Sirene

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2013 Lupi e Sirene

A Guide to Tuscan Wine Country: Here's how to drink —and eat— your way through the region.

Here's how to drink —and eat— your way through the region.

A true taste of Tuscany: private cooking classes and bottles of Brunello

Private cooking classes and bottles of Brunello

We have been included by the BIWA - Best Italian Wine Awards in their list of Best Italian wines of 2018!

in their list of Best Italian wines of 2018!

Wine dinner with Francesco Illy

A wine dinner at 'Il Villaggio Osteria' in Jackson Hole

For a truly unique splurge, head to Podere le Ripi

Woodbury Magazine mentioned us on their Spring 2018 Edition

Wine Dinner at Mozza in Los Angeles

Podere Le Ripi at Vinitaly 2017

The biggest Wine Fair World Wide

Tasting in 5-star luxury hotel Castello Di Casole

Sebastian Nasello and Francesco Illy presented Podere Le Ripi premium production

Our annual Summer Party 2017

2017 Edition!

EROICA: The Historic Bike Race Event at Podere le Ripi

Another Chance to Meet our Winemaker and participate in an amazingly insightful Wine Dinner!

Our Brunello Riserva 2011 was awarded a spot in the 100 BEST WINES to age list of 2018

in the 100 BEST WINES to age list of 2018

Francesco & Giulia were hosted by Vinolicious in Danmark, to present our newest releases to our Danish friends!

Podere le Ripi participated in the BIODYVIN Event in Paris!

The event of the international biodynamic wine producers

Podere le Ripi to the USA: meet our winemaker and taste our newest releases

The ideal Brunello proportions

Bell'Italia - an article by Giorgio Mondadori

Podere Le Ripi in the National Geographic Traveller Luxury Collection 2017

In Montalcino in the heart of Tuscany, between the Orcia Valley and dormant Amiata volcano

The Family Coffee Dynasty That’s Now Making Some of Italy’s Best Wine

That’s Now Making Some of Italy’s Best Wine

Podere Le Ripi: a coffee baron moves to Montalcino

So what makes a coffee baron, Francesco Illy – heir to the Trieste coffee empire – want to set up…

Barolobrunello March 25th-26th, 2017

A wine tasting with 40 producers of Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino

Matthew Juke's Christmas Tipples

Our Riserva 2009 in the top list on the latest number of MoneyWeek

The Italian Winemakers' Cult

The New York Times visited our vineyards for the annual harvest

Event at Del Posto New York

Biodynamic approach allows our grape varieties to be a true and unique expression of the region

Monica Larner tasting note

94/100 The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi E Sirene is a fleshy and sophisticated Sangiovese. The wine reveals a…

Decanter World Wine Awards for Lupi e Sirene 2010

Podere le Ripi Lupi e Sirene 2010 has been awarded with a Gold Medal

Katharina's Italy - The world densest vineyards

In the heart of one of Italy’s best winemaking regions

The Illy family name might be famous for coffee, but Francesco Illy is set on making his mark in the wine world.

Grand Opening of the Golden Cellar

Born from the will to create the harmony necessary to ferment and refine our wines

Season's Greetings

African Nations will reforest 100 million hectares by 2030!

The charms of Brunello

For those unfamiliar with its charms it has a juicy, spicy character with a smell of dried herbs, cherry, red berries and leather

Chris Kassel's intoxicology report

Stugots in Montalcino: Podere Le Ripi

2015 has been the perfect year: good weather, hot in June, but then it always rained when necessary.

Jancis Robinson and the Wine Advocate Review of Podere le Ripi Lupi e Sirene vintages 2014 and Riserva 2013

Monica Larner Tasting Note in eparker february 2014

Brunello di Montalcino riserva Lupi e Sirene Tasting Note

Monica Larner Note di degustazione di Wine Advocate febbraio 2014

Brunello di Montalcino riserva Lupi e Sirene note di degustazione

Wine Spectator: Small is Big for Francesco Illy

Small is Big for Francesco Illy