Col d'Orcia
Toscana Nearco 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 28% Syrah, 22% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Ageing of wines separated by variety and batch for 24 months in French oak barriques; first racking directly into barriques; stability achieved in barriques during the winter with seasonal cold; subsequent maturation in bottle. |
- Wine and vintage: Still organic red wine Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica Nearco 2021, 0.75 l
- Grape blend: 50% Merlot, 28% Syrah, 22% Petit Verdot
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak barriques followed by bottle ageing
- Aromatic profile: Blackberry, spices and vanilla with balsamic notes
- Taste and serving: Compact tannins, good acidity; serve at 18–20 °C after decanting for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Toscana Nearco by Col d’Orcia is a still organic red wine, made from a blend of grapes including Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot. The twenty-four months of ageing in French oak barrels gives the wine an intense ruby colour and a rich aromatic profile, characterised by notes of blackberry, spices, vanilla and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it stands out for its enveloping tannic texture, balanced by a solid acidity that leads to an elegant finish, ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and game.
Where it comes from
Production takes place in Sant’Angelo in Colle, in the Montalcino area. The vineyards are located at around 350 metres above sea level and benefit from an ideal south and south-west exposure. The character of the Toscana originates from medium-textured soils, rich in calcareous pebbles that provide precision on the palate. The result of the work of a historic winery, this wine faithfully expresses the geological identity of the Sienese terroir.
How it is produced
Temperature-controlled maceration is carried out for twelve to fourteen days in steel vats. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks and the first transfer to wood. During the winter, the separate resting of the various grape varieties ensures natural stabilisation in barrel. The final blending takes place at the end of the ageing process and is followed by a final resting period, essential to achieve perfect structural balance.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Montalcino at an altitude of 350 metres, Nearco di Col d’Orcia is a prestigious organic red Toscana IGT. Made by a historic winery founded in 1933, the 2021 vintage expresses the soul of soils characterised by calcareous pebbles. Its uniqueness lies in a bespoke process: the individual varieties mature separately through a 24-month ageing in French oak barriques. The final blend results in a cut of extreme precision, able to perfectly convey the enveloping identity of this marvellous Sienese territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °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 Toscana Nearco 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Merlot, 28% Syrah, 22% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Col d'Orcia |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in Montalcino at an altitude of 350 metres, Nearco di Col d’Orcia is a prestigious organic red Toscana IGT. Made by a historic winery founded in 1933, the 2021 vintage expresses the soul of soils characterised by calcareous pebbles. Its uniqueness lies in a bespoke process: the individual varieties mature separately through a 24-month ageing in French oak barriques. The final blend results in a cut of extreme precision, able to perfectly convey the enveloping identity of this marvellous Sienese territory. |
| Origin | Montalcino - Località Sant’Angelo in Colle (Siena) |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured soils with the presence of calcareous pebbles |
| Fermentation temperature | 25 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12–14 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation of the varieties separately in stainless steel vats; maceration at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks; ageing in French oak barriques |
| Wine making | Separate fermentation of the varieties in stainless steel vats; maceration for about 12–14 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C; malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks; first racking directly into barriques; ageing in French oak barriques for 24 months followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing of wines separated by variety and batch for 24 months in French oak barriques; first racking directly into barriques; stability achieved in barriques during the winter with seasonal cold; subsequent maturation in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |