2018 | Col d'Orcia | Brunello di Montalcino

This promising Brunello is hallmarked by pretty cherry, strawberry, currant and floral aromas and flavors. Starts out elegant and lacy, then the dense matrix of tannins emerges, giving different character to the long finish. Reveals wild herb and mineral notes that add depth.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: A certified organic wine, the 2018 Brunello di Montalcino has dark fruit, bold cherry, earthy notes and a hint of black olive or scorched earth. The wine is generous and round in terms of mouthfeel with a streamlined mid-palate and plenty of Sangiovese acidity to keep things lively and fresh. The tannins are well managed and silky.

• James Suckling: Roasted herbs, wild cherries, thyme and dried mushrooms on the nose. Medium to full body with silky yet firm tannins supporting supple and fresh layers. Excellent length with a delectably savory character.

Producer Information

Col d'Orcia is an esteemed producer in the Tuscan region of Brunello di Montalcino, making DOCG-designated wines from Sangiovese. The estate is located on the outskirts of the village of Montalcino in the Siena district of Tuscany. It has been under the ownership of a number of noble families with centuries of history, but did not produce wine in a significant way until the 1900s. In 1933, then under the name Fattoria di Sant'Angelo, the winery showcased three vintages of Brunello at the Wine Exhibition of Siena, Italy's first wine tradeshow. In 1958, the estate passed to the next generation and was divided, with one section taking the name "Col d'Orcia", after the Orcia River that the estate overlooks. In 1973, it was bought by the Cinzano family, the current owners, who came from a background of Vermouth production. At the time the estate had relatively small plots dedicated to grapes, while also farming other crops including tobacco and wheat. The Cinzano family began planting more vineyards and focusing the estate into a producer of fine Brunello. The property now counts 540 hectares (1335 acres), of which 142 hectares (350 acres) are dedicated to vineyards. Some 108 hectares (267 acres) are solely planted with Sangiovese in Brunello-designated sites – the third-largest Brunello plantings in Montalcino. South-facing slopes maximize sun exposure, and the limestone and marl soils provide good drainage. Col d'Orcia uses organic farming practices across its property and is one of the larger certified organic wine-producing farms in Tuscany. It is heavily involved in the advancement of the Brunello appellation through partnerships with the University of Milan and the University of Florence – one aspect of this being the research into clonal selection of Sangiovese. Col d'Orcia offers several different Brunello di Montalcino-designated wines. The most prestigious is the single-vineyard Poggio al Vento Riserva from the Poggio al Vento vineyard, which is barrel-aged for four years and aged in bottle for an additional three. Col d'Orcia also boasts a Chianti and a number of red and white DOC and IGT wines.

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