In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather

Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs

Col d'Orcia's annata Brunello, traditional Slavonian-cask style from one of the largest organic estates in Italy.

What it pairs with

  • Pici al ragu Find pici al ragu on TableJourney →
    Pici and Sangiovese is the local marriage.
  • Cinghiale in umido
    Slow-stewed boar with mid-weight Brunello.
  • Aged Pecorino Toscano
    Crystalline cheese sharpens cherry notes.

History

Col d'Orcia has produced Brunello since 1980 under the Cinzano family ownership; one of Italy's largest organic estates since 2013.

  1. 1980 — First modern Col d'Orcia Brunello

Facts

Producer
Col d'Orcia
Grapes
Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
Classification
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Oak
36 months in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
6 to 20 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

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