Col d'Orcia
Brunello di Montalcino
2015
- Organic
- Vegan
$252.75
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.