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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2038.
vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
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
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Pici al ragu
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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.
How to serve Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pici al ragu, Cinghiale in umido, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Col d'Orcia has produced Brunello since 1980 under the Cinzano family ownership; ICEA-certified organic across 145 hectares since 2013.
- 1980: First modern Col d'Orcia Brunello
Facts
- Producer
- Col d'Orcia · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
What does Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Col d'Orcia's annata Brunello, traditional Slavonian-cask style from one of the largest organic estates in Italy.
When should I drink Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino?
Drink 6 to 20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino?
Pici al ragu is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cinghiale in umido and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Pici and Sangiovese is the local marriage.
What grapes are in Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
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