Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2023 (BIO)

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

09132323 · 0,75 l · 21,20 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Rosso di Montalcino exists because a count wanted it. When the Marone Cinzano family took over the estate in 1973, almost exclusively Brunello was bottled in Montalcino – the rest went into bulk. Count Alberto saw this "second wine" as more than a by-product and campaigned for the creation of an independent DOC. Rosso di Montalcino has had his name since 1983 – and Col d'Orcia played a decisive role in this. It comes from the south-facing vineyards of the estate at 250 metres, overlooking the Orcia River, which gave the estate its name. Biodynamically cultivated, calcareous soils, Sangiovese Grosso: the classic Montalcino foundation. In the cellar: temperature-controlled fermentation in shallow steel tanks for gentle extraction, then 10 to 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and cement tanks.

The 2023 vintage was characterised by a cool spring and a normal late summer – physiologically balanced ripeness without heat stress, which is reflected in the glass: deep ruby red, sour cherry, wild strawberry, violet and a hint of dried rose. Orange peel, cedar wood and fine bread flavour. Elegant and juicy on the palate, with lively Sangiovese acidity and fine tannins that know no impatience. Accessible right from the start – and yet with the structure that only Montalcino can give. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a violet tinge. Ripe blackberry on the nose, followed by sage and rosemary and a hint of cedar wood. Juicy and harmonious on the palate, distinctive tannins, animating acidity, spicy final." Falstaff