Brunello di Montalcino 2015

Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino
2015

  • Organic
  • Vegan

$252.75

* Suggested retail price
Product code
13093621
Format
1 x 3000ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$219.76
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (DOCG)
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Brunello di Montalcino
Varietal(s)
Sangiovese 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1.7 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging potential
Aging up to 25 years
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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

Winter was rather dry with low temperatures. Spring rains, within the seasonal average, provided the water reserve necessary for the months of July and August. September was temperate with good day/night temperature excursions allowing a perfect ripeness of the grapes.

Production notes

Manual harvest with rigorous selection of the best bunches in the vineyard at first and subsequently on a selection table in the cellar. Fermentation on the skins for about 18-20 days, at controlled temperature below 28° C. in 150 hl wide and shallow stainless steel tanks, designed and built in order to extract tannins and colour efficiently but delicately.

Tasting notes

Ruby red colour with violet hues. Elegant and complex bouquet with red fruity notes like cherry and sour cherry and spicy aromas. Balanced and structured with pleasantly ripe tannins. The finish is long fruity and lasting. Pairs well with red meet, rib steak, veal and lamb knucle, game and mature cheeses.