Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Col D'Orcia
Label Name:
 
Poggio Al Vento Brunello Montalcino Riserva
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso)
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel (≈28°C) with 20–25 day maceration; malolactic in concrete/wood; aged 3–4 years in Allier (French) and Slavonian large oak casks, then further bottle aging.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Intense ruby with aromas of cherry, plum, wild berry, dried roses, Mediterranean herbs, leather and tobacco. Firm tannins, bright acidity, licorice and balsamic notes on palate; long savory, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye or bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), beef rendang, char siu, miso-glazed mushrooms or umami-rich Chinese braises.
Vineyard Info:
 
Col d'Orcia is a historic Montalcino estate owned by Count Francesco Marone Cinzano. Converted to organic from 2010; Poggio al Vento is a single-vineyard (~7 ha) flagship Riserva.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96; Wine Enthusiast 96 (Cellar Selection); James Suckling 93; Jeb Dunnuck 91; Falstaff 94 (2013)