Brunello di Montalcino “Vigna Nastagio” DOCG 2016 (BIO)

Col d'Orcia | Tuscany
Col d'Orcia s.r.l. s.a. | Via Giuncheti | IT 53024 Montalcino

Nastagio (also called Nastasio) is the name of an ancient farmhouse of the Fattoria di Sant'Angelo, which was already recorded in the maps of Grand Duke Leopold. Brunello Nastagio is released six years after the harvest, as if it were a Riserva, and is the result of Col d'Orcia's many years of experience in developing and cultivating the Sangiovese vineyard. It is also the result of the many research chapters that Col d'Orcia has been carrying out with the University of Florence for more than twenty years. The ageing in tonneaux (500 Liters) oak barrels and then in the traditional large "botti" represent an ideal combination between tradition and modernity, while maintaining the essential aspect of longevity.

Like a Riserva, Nastagio is always released one year later. The terrific 2016 edition glows ruby in the glass and offers a rich bouquet of crushed black cherries with hints of brown spices and sage, enhanced by notes of white smoke, cedar and dried roses that give it finesse. It seems a little restrained at first, then seductively smooth as the sweet red fruits are quickly contrasted by lively acids and savoury spices, and the fine tannins slowly build towards the finish. The finish is long, structured yet balanced, evoking tart wild berries with hints of red liquorice and pretty flowers. It is already a lovely young wine, but it has over a decade of cellaring left and deserves its Riserva status. Perhaps it is the best Nastagio ever made. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, elegant ruby red. Expressive and clearly marked nose of ripe wild strawberries, blood oranges, rose hips and raspberry syrup, delicate floral notes round off the bouquet. Polished and finesse-rich on the palate, opens delicately creamy, then with great tension and fine salt, beautiful length." Falstaff

"Lustrous mid to deep ruby. Alluring, expressive sweet cherry fruit nose. Elegant, supple, mouth-filling fruit on the palate. Perfumed and very long but remains poised. Very polished, juicy and elegant and with fine, clinging tannins turning up on the finish. Great purity." Jancis Robinson

"Underbrush, toasted nut, grilled herb and eucalyptus aromas waft out of the glass. On the full-bodied palate, tightly knit, close-grained tannins support dried cherry, licorice, tobacco and mocha notes. Give it several more years to fully develop." Wine Enthusiast

"Rich aromas of ripe plums, crushed stones and rose petal follow through to a medium to full body, with medium chewy tannins and a polished and rather creamy texture at the finish. Give this three or four years to soften but already very attractive. Try after 2024." James Suckling

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio is youthfully coy, requiring time to release its dark fruits and savory exotic spices. This is velvety in feel yet not weighty at all, with ripe black fruits contrasting nervous acidity as autumnal spices come forward toward the close. Hints of vanilla, tobacco and sweet herbs linger through the long, structured finale. The 2016 finds a wonderful balance of fruit, structure and acidity, and it should be glorious in another five to ten years’ time." Vinous

"Always released one year later as if it were a Riserva (although it is not labeled as such), the Col d'Orcia 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Nastagio offers an increased level of clarity and purity that comes directly from the high quality of organically farmed fruit collected in this classic vintage. This growing site is characterized by rocky, limestone-rich soils. This is a broad and large expression of Sangiovese that wraps evenly over the palate, offering good textural weight and freshness along the way." Wine Advocate

"This red finds a nice equilibrium between ripe cherry and strawberry fruit and balsamic notes of sage, thyme and juniper. Features iron, leather and tobacco accents, which chime in as this plays out on the densely structured finish. Fine balance and length." Wine Spectator

09133516 · 0,75 l · 74,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available