Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Col D'Orcia
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese (Sangiovese Grosso)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97 pts; Wine Spectator 95 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 94 pts; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 94 pts; Falstaff 94 pts; Luca Gardini 97+ (critical acclaim)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black‑cherry and plum fruit with wild herbs, leather, tobacco and mineral notes. Firm, polished tannins, lively acidity and long, spicy finish with vanilla and balsamic undertones.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, aged Tuscan cheeses, game and mushroom ragù. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, shiitake & oyster mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Organically grown Sangiovese; hand‑harvested, fermented ~18–20 days in stainless steel; aged ~1 year in 500L tonneaux then in large oak botti for further maturation.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Col d’Orcia from the single Vigna Nastagio (planted 2006). Estate focuses on research with the University of Florence and organic viticulture.