Col d'Orcia
Spezieri 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation immediately follows alcoholic fermentation (for 20% of the Sangiovese, malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques) and bottling is early to capture all the freshness of this product. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Spezieri 2023 |
| Color | Intense ruby red with violet hues. |
| Perfume | The bouquet expresses itself with rich hints of red-fleshed fruit, cherry and black cherry, which are followed by spicy notes. |
| Taste | Full and persistent, with soft, ripe tannins, it closes with a long, pleasantly fresh finish. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still organic red wine from Tuscany IGT, 13.5% ABV, produced by Col d'Orcia in Montalcino, Tuscany. Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo. 0.75 L bottle, 2023 vintage. A wine born from the passion of one of Montalcino's historic wineries, which has contributed to making Brunello famous worldwide. Maceration of the grapes lasts 8-10 days with careful control of fermentation temperatures, never exceeding 26°C to preserve the intense and characteristic fruitiness. Aged with malolactic fermentation and early bottling to capture all the freshness of this wine. The aroma expresses rich notes of red fruit, cherry and black cherry, followed by spicy notes. Intense ruby red color with purple reflections. Full-bodied and persistent, with soft, ripe tannins, it closes with a long and pleasantly fresh finish.
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1933
- Oenologist: Antonino Tranchida
- Bottles produced: 700.000
- Hectares: 140
The estate's origins date back to the first half of the 17th century when the family of the Sienese noble knights Della Ciaia established a property in the Sant'Angelo in Colle area that became larger and larger year by year. In the second half of the 19th century, it passed into the hands of the Servadio family and then the Franceschi family.
In 1973, Count Alberto Marone Cinzano took over the estate, intending to contribute to the development and affirmation of Montalcino and its Brunello on world markets.
Our Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento 2016 took second place in the 2024 ‘Enthusiast 100’, the ranking of the best wines of the year signed by the influential American magazine ‘Wine Enthusiast’.
Another wonderful piece of news, which follows Col d'Orcia's nomination as ‘European Winery of the Year’ at the 2024 Wine Star Awards of ‘Wine Enthusiast’ and confirms, for the third consecutive year, our wines at the top of the international rankings and critics. In 2022 the Brunello di Montalcino 2017 entered the top 100 of ‘Wine Spectator’, in 2023 the Poggio al Vento 2016 stood out in the top 100 of ‘James Suckling. Read more
| Name | Col D'Orcia Spezieri 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Sangiovese, 15% Ciliegiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Col d'Orcia |
| Origin | Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m. a.s.l. |
| Wine making | Maceration of the grapes for 8 - 10 days with careful control of the fermentation temperatures, never exceeding 26 °C to preserve the very intense and characteristic fruitiness. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation immediately follows alcoholic fermentation (for 20% of the Sangiovese, malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques) and bottling is early to capture all the freshness of this product. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |