Col d'Orcia
Rosso di Montalcino 2023
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels (capacity 75-150 hl), followed by ageing in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023 organic, 14% vol
- Grape variety: 100% pure Sangiovese, an authentic representation of the Montalcino area
- Vinification: Maceration on the skins for 10–12 days in steel, temperature below 28°C
- Ageing: 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing
- Profile: Notes of cherry and black cherry, spicy hints; ideal with grilled meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Col d’Orcia Rosso di Montalcino is a still organic red wine that expresses the authenticity of the Tuscan region. Made from Sangiovese grapes, it faithfully represents the prestigious Rosso di Montalcino area. Its intense ruby colour, enriched with violet highlights, introduces a broad and complex bouquet where notes of cherry and black cherry stand out, complemented by hints of wood and spices. On the palate, it is structured yet smooth, supported by pleasantly mature tannins and a long, fruity finish, making it ideal for pairing with meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates from the Sant’Angelo hill, within the Montalcino wine-growing area. The vineyards, favoured by a dry Mediterranean climate, are situated at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level with excellent southern exposure. The roots delve into calcareous and siliceous soils on slopes facing Monte Amiata, conditions that ensure regular ripening and give the Sangiovese remarkable flavour tension. The Col d’Orcia estate boasts centuries-old origins and still maintains a deep agricultural and territorial identity today.
How it is produced
Production follows a strict organic approach that guarantees complete traceability at every stage. The process begins with fermentation on the skins for about ten to twelve days in special low, wide steel tanks. Constant temperature control allows for gentle extraction of colour and aromas. Afterwards, the wine matures for nine months in fine Slavonian oak barrels, a crucial step in defining its aromatic precision. A final ageing completes the production cycle, delivering a sip true to the purity of the fruit.
History and Curiosities
Founded in the 17th century, the Col d’Orcia estate is located in Montalcino on the Sant’Angelo hill. Its vineyards grow at an altitude of 250 metres, facing south towards the slopes of Monte Amiata, an ancient extinct volcano. Under the expert guidance of Antonino Tranchida, the winery follows a strict organic and sustainable approach, ensuring complete traceability of every stage of production. Thanks to the use of specific steel tanks, wide and shallow, the vinification process allows for a gentle extraction, enhancing the purity and elegance of this prestigious wine.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 Rosso di Montalcino 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Col d'Orcia |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in the 17th century, the Col d’Orcia estate is located in Montalcino on the Sant’Angelo hill. Its vineyards grow at an altitude of 250 metres, facing south towards the slopes of Monte Amiata, an ancient extinct volcano. Under the expert guidance of Antonino Tranchida, the winery follows a strict organic and sustainable approach, ensuring complete traceability of every stage of production. Thanks to the use of specific steel tanks, wide and shallow, the vinification process allows for a gentle extraction, enhancing the purity and elegance of this prestigious wine. |
| Origin | Collina di Sant'Angelo - Montalcino (Siena) |
| Climate | Dry Mediterranean climate |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and siliceous soils |
| Fermentation temperature | Below 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 10 2 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation on the skins for 10–12 days at a controlled temperature below 28°C in steel tanks; ageing for 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation on the skins for 10 2 days at a controlled temperature below 28°C in low, wide 150 hl steel tanks, specially designed to gently extract tannins and colour. |
| Aging | 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels (capacity 75 50 hl), followed by ageing in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |