Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Col D'Orcia
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
5000ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese (Brunello clone)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94 (Jun 30, 2023); Falstaff 94; James Suckling 93 (Dec 11, 2022); Decanter 93; Vinous 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 93

Tasting Note
Bright ruby with ripe cherry, raspberry and violets, edged by thyme, smoked spice and mineral notes. Juicy, concentrated palate with firm polished tannins and a long, savory, flinty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, beef ragu, aged Pecorino or Parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roasted pork), Korean BBQ (galbi), rich duck or lamb curries (milder styles).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; 18–20 day fermentation in temperature-controlled shallow stainless steel with délestage; aged ~3 years in large Slavonian and Allier oak casks, followed by at least 12 months bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Col d'Orcia, historic estate near Sant'Angelo in Colle owned by the Marone Cinzano family since 1973. Certified organic since 2010; south-facing vineyards overlooking the Orcia river.