Col D'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Col D'Orcia
Label Name:
 
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
100% Sangiovese (Brunello clone)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: James Suckling 98; Wine Spectator 97; Vinous 97; Wine Enthusiast 96; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 95; Falstaff 96; Decanter ~96; Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with aromas of black cherry, dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, cedar, lavender and black truffle. Full-bodied, concentrated core, ripe firm tannins, bright acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short rib, aged pecorino, wild mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, braised pork belly, umami-rich shiitake or soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Sangiovese; controlled-temperature fermentation with extended maceration; aged ~36+ months in Slavonian and French oak casks, followed by bottle ageing.

Vineyard Info
Col d'Orcia is a historic Montalcino estate (owned by the Marone Cinzano family since 1973). Poggio al Vento vineyard sits ~350m on limestone-marl soils; estate practices organic/biodynamic viticulture.