Col d'Orcia - Brunello Di Montalcino 2016 (750ml)
Price: $50.00
| Producer | Col d'Orcia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Subregion | Brunello Di Montalcino |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 2959 |
| Size | 750ml |
One of the original estates in Montalcino, Col d’Orcia is a traditional estate at the forefront of sustainable wine production in Tuscany. Situated at the southern extremity of the Montalcino DOCG at about 300 meters altitude, the winery’s name means “Hill overlooking the Orcia River”, refering to its situation between the river and Sant’Angelo in Colle.
Col d’Orcia is a large estate, the third largest in Brunello. Notwithstanding its evident size, it is run with artisanal care by its owner, Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, whose father bought the estate in 1973 from the Franceschi family, who still own the neighboring Il Poggione site.
The estate’s most famous wine is a single vineyard Poggio al Vento – meaning “windy hill” which is an extraordinarily beautiful seven-hectare vineyard planted in 1974. Bottled as a Riserva, this wine is only made separately in the best years. It is fermented in steel with a long maceration and subsequently aged in 25-75 Hectoliter Slavonian and Allier Botti for three years.
Vigna Nastagio – from a five hectare site in the upper part of the Orcia River basin with southwestern exposure – was planted in 2006 and is bottled as a cru with a more modern style. The wine ages in 500 L tonneau before being moved to botti for two years.
Fermentation of all the wines takes place in large, rather squat stainless steel fermenters, which allows for greater degree of skin contact. All the Brunellos – other than the Vigna Nastagio - then age 3 years in larger Savonian oak.
Gardini Notes: 99 Points
Large skeleton soils produce this flawless Brunello. On the nose officinal aromas of pepper leaf and balsami
Vinous: 95 Points
Dusty earth gives way to dried roses incense hints of cedar sage currants and black cherries in a display that makes the 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino a very special experience. It’s nuanced and perfumed from start to finish boasting silky textures contrasted by tart berries and minerals but with sweet tannins that frame the expression perfectly. Its inner sweetness is balanced by bright acids creating an almost-juicy sensation right up until the moment you realize that your palate is aching with youthful tension. There’s so much going on and much more to come making me wonder what the Poggio al Vento might offer in the 2016 vintage. For now that doesn’t even matter because the 2015 Col d'Orcia impresses on nearly every level.
vWine Spectator: 94 Points
An earthy meaty version sporting black cherry plum raw beef iron and bouillon aromas and flavors. The fruit element intensifies on the palate playing out on a long finish that is balanced and fresh showing dusty tannins. Best from 2024 through 2043. ?B.S.
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