Vine Varieties
50 % Merlot, 30% Cabernet, 15% Syrah, 5% Petit Verdot
Colour
Intense ruby red, with brilliant violet hues
Bouquet
Ample and warm, provided with great freshness and complexity. The typical varietal notes are highlighted by gentle scents of vanilla.
Taste
Rich wine with a great structure and ripe pleasant tannins. The aftertaste is deep and lasting. The fruity aromas are well balanced with the typical notes of the barriques.
Aging
Separate ageing of the varieties and lots for 12 months in French oak barrels. In order to enhance the fruit, the Merlot cultivar is aged in 500 liters French oak tonneaux.
Food Pairing
Goes well with red colored meats, Roasted meat/pork/game, rich sauces & matured hard cheeses
Alcohol Content
13.5%
About the Brand
Tenuta Col d'Orcia dates back to the 18th Century. The estate extends for 550 hectares on the southern hill slope of Montalcino. Col d’Orcia literally means the hill overlooking the Orcia River. The Orcia River marks the South West border of the Brunello di Montalcino territory and the name of the farm is intrinsically linked to the physical location were the vineyards are planted. It is the mission of Col d’Orcia to produce the best possible wines that the exceptional combination of soil and climate of this part of Montalcino can achieve.