Private Tour: Montalcino Wine Tasting Experience
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2022 to 2032.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2017 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: cassis, graphite, sweet cedar
Palate: blackcurrant, iron, polished oak
Pure Cabernet Sauvignon from Col d'Orcia under the Sant'Antimo DOC.
What it pairs with
- Beef short rib Cabernet weight for braised short rib.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Hard cheese with truffle honey Cedar finds truffle aromatics.More wines for truffles →
- Lamb with rosemary Herbal lift in the wine echoes rosemary marinade.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Col d'Orcia Olmaia
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. Beef short rib, Hard cheese with truffle honey, Lamb with rosemary. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Col d'Orcia's pure Cabernet Sauvignon under the Sant'Antimo DOC, first vintage 1992.
- 1992First vintage of Olmaia
Facts
- Producer
- Col d'Orcia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)
- Classification
- Sant'Antimo DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Col d'Orcia Olmaia
What does Col d'Orcia Olmaia taste like?
On the nose, cassis, graphite, sweet cedar. On the palate, blackcurrant, iron, polished oak. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Pure Cabernet Sauvignon from Col d'Orcia under the Sant'Antimo DOC.
When should I drink Col d'Orcia Olmaia?
Drink 5 to 15 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 Olmaia?
Beef short rib is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Hard cheese with truffle honey and Lamb with rosemary. Cabernet weight for braised short rib.
What grapes are in Col d'Orcia Olmaia?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (100%). The wine is classified as Sant'Antimo DOC.
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