Col d'Orcia
Poggio al Vento Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
2012
- Organic
- Vegan
About this winery
Col d’Orcia literally means the hill overlooking the Orcia River. The Orcia River marks the South West border of the Brunello di Montalcino territory and the name of the farm is intrinsically linked to the physical location were the vineyards are planted. It is the mission of Col d’Orcia to produce the best possible wines that the exceptional combination of soil and climate of this part of Montalcino can achieve.
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Product notes
Production area: Montalcino - Siena - Sant'Angelo hill overlooking the Orcia river. - Vineyard: Poggio al Vento. - Average height: 350 m above sea level. -Planted in 1974
Production notes
Manual harvest with rigorous selection of the best bunches, in the vineyard and on the selection table. The weather of 2012 is responsible for smaller yields and berries of great concentration. - Fermentation at 28°C in stainless steel tanks of 50 and 60 hl. During the maceration (20-25 days), daily pump-over and long “delestages” were carried out. Malolactic fermentation in concrete. From there the wine went directly into barrels in the spring of 2013.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour. Wine of great personality and intensity. Typical fruity aromas of the Sangiovese, as currant and raspberry blend together with the spicy notes of ageing in barrel. Powerful and balanced wine, gifted of an exceptional structure. Tannins are soft, ripe and well combined with the body and the acidity. Pairs well with red meet, rib steak, veal and lamb knucle, game and mature cheeses. Serve at 18° C.