Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Col D'Orcia
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (Brunello clone)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) 91; James Suckling 91; Falstaff 88; Natalie MacLean 91. (2014 Brunello di Montalcino by Col d'Orcia)

Tasting Note
Ripe cherry and plum with leather, tobacco, sweet spice and dried herbs; savory mineral undertones, firm fine tannins and balanced acidity with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, venison stew, aged Pecorino or Parmigiano. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi/galbi, sukiyaki, miso‑glazed eggplant or shiitake mushroom dishes.

Production Method
100% Sangiovese (Brunello clone). Traditional fermentation with extended maceration; aged about three years in large Slavonian oak casks (botte) followed by bottle aging before release.

Vineyard Info
Col d’Orcia, historic estate in SW Montalcino owned by the Marone Cinzano family; organic certified and known for traditional large‑cask aging and a deep library of old vintages.