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Winery: Col d' Orcia

Country / Region: Italy / Brunello di Montalcino

Date Winery was established: 1865

Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Alcohol Content / Volume: 14.5% - 15% / 750ml

First Vintage Released: 1980

Ratings: 92 Wine Spectator / 95 Wine Advocate / 94 Wine Enthusiast

Decanting Time: Decant for 1.5 hours. Serve at 16-18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2020. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good To Know: If Biondi Santi lays claims to the origins of Brunello di Montalcino, then Col d'Orcia can easily lay claim to its advancement. Together with the University of Milan and the University of Florence, Col d'Orcia works fervently on improving and advancing the region of Brunello di Montalcino. Currently they are focusing on creating even better and more suitable conditions for the Sangiovese varietal to reach its maximum potential; focusing as well on clonal selection of the Sangiovese grape.

A brilliant display of climate knowledge and vineyard experience, the 2001 Col d' Orcia Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento brings fort a captivating wine that experienced rough April frosts and a heat wave towards the end of July. Perfectly aged in our cellars, opening this bottle in 2020 was truly a pleasant experience. A combination of delicate power and elegant structure, the wine's inviting red cherry and cinnamon spice nuances on the nose preludes the burst of complexity on the palate. Gallantly melding fruit and earthy notes bring the experience to a crescendo in the mouth. A finale of slick, delicate tannins round out the experience in a long, gentle finish.

Acquired by its current owners, the Cinzano family (known very well for their Vermouth production) in 1973, Col d'Orcia takes its name from the Orcia River which the estate overlooks. Though owned by several noble families throughout its history, the winery has never produced wines of their current level and prestige until the 1900's. Today, Col d'Orcia has reached global fame and renown for its Brunello di Montalcino wines particularly its single-vineyard, "Poggio al Vento Riserva" from their "Poggio al Vento" plots. The Cinzano family are also highly esteemed producers of Chiantis and other IGT and DOC wines throughout Italy.