Col d'Orcia
Rosso di Montalcino
2018
- Organic
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
Sol calcaire, argileux, loam ou sableux. Altitude allant de 250 à 400 mètres au-dessus du niveau de la mer. Pluies hivernales avec quelques chutes de neige. Le début du printemps a été doux avec des pluies occasionnelles. Juin et juillet étaient chauds. Rendement: 40 hl/ha Ages des vignes: 15 ans
Production notes
Manual harvest start in mid September. Fermentation on grape skins for about 10-12 days at controlled temperature below 28° in shallow, wide steel tanks (150 hl) in order to preserve a fresh and long-living fruit. Ageing,12 months in Slavonian oak casks of 75 and 150 hl. followed by time in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red with violet hues. - Bouquet: Ample and complex with notes of cherry and sour cherry followed by a woody and spicy fragrance.- Flavour: Elegant and soft with pleasant ripe tannins. The aftertaste is fruity, long and persistent. - Pairings of red and white meats, cold meats, pasta with meat sauce, moderately aged cheeses. - Serving temperature: 16 to 17 ° C.