In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, leather, balsamic
Palate: dried plum, iron, wild herbs, tobacco
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the high-elevation Poggio al Vento parcel, library-released after 60 months in Slavonian botti.
What it pairs with
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Truffle-shaved pheasant
Library Brunello and white truffle. -
Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey
Crystalline cheese amplifies depth. -
Roast venison
Game with library-bottle complexity.
How to serve Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva
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. Truffle-shaved pheasant, Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey, Roast venison. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva first bottled 1982 from the Poggio al Vento (windy slope) parcel at 380 metres in southern Montalcino. Col d'Orcia is fully ICEA-certified organic since 2013 across 145 hectares of vines.
- 1982 — First Poggio al Vento Riserva vintage
- 2013 — Col d'Orcia certified organic by ICEA
Facts
- Producer
- Col d'Orcia
- Grapes
- Sangiovese Grosso (100%)
- Classification
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 60 months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 120 to 200 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1982
Scores
- Wine Advocate 96 (2015 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Vinous 95 (2016 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva
What does Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, leather, balsamic. On the palate, dried plum, iron, wild herbs, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Brunello Riserva from the high-elevation Poggio al Vento parcel, library-released after 60 months in Slavonian botti.
When should I drink Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva?
Drink 15 to 35 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 Poggio al Vento Riserva?
Truffle-shaved pheasant is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey and Roast venison. Library Brunello and white truffle.
What grapes are in Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva?
The blend is Sangiovese Grosso (100%). The wine is classified as Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva.