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 casks of 75-150 hl capacity. Bottle ageing follows. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Rosso di Montalcino 2023 |
| Color | Intense ruby red with violet hues. |
| Perfume | Shows a broad, complex bouquet, with notes of cherry and black cherry, followed by rich wood and spice. |
| Taste | Elegant and soft on the palate, with pleasantly ripe tannins. It has a fruity, long and persistent aftertaste. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still organic red from the heart of Tuscany, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, 14% ABV, produced by Col d'Orcia. 100% Sangiovese, 2023 vintage. A wine that embodies the elegance and tradition of Montalcino, with meticulous vinification that enhances its characteristics. Fermentation on the skins lasts 10-12 days at a controlled temperature below 28 degrees C in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 9 months in Slavonian oak barrels. It presents a broad and complex bouquet, with notes of cherry and black cherry, followed by rich oak and spice. Intense ruby red color with purple highlights. The palate is elegant and smooth, with pleasantly ripe tannins. A fruity, long, and persistent aftertaste invites you to savor every sip.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
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 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 |
| Origin | Hill of Sant'Angelo - Montalcino (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Wine making | Fermentation on the skins lasting 10 2 days at a controlled temperature of less than 28 °C in 150 hl low and wide steel tanks, specially made to gently extract tannins and colour. |
| Aging | 9 months in Slavonian oak casks of 75 50 hl capacity. Bottle ageing follows. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |