Winery Col d'Orcia - Rosso di Montalcino

Winery Col d'OrciaRosso di Montalcino

3.6
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The Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia is a red wine from the region of Rosso di Montalcino of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Rosso di Montalcino from the Winery Col d'Orcia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with vegetal taste

rhubarb, hay

Wine with floral taste

violet, rose hip

On the nose the Rosso di Montalcino of Winery Col d'Orcia in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or mint and sometimes also flavors of almonds, game or cinnamon.

Details and technical informations about Winery Col d'Orcia's Rosso di Montalcino.

Winemaker
Antonino Tranchida
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Rosso di Montalcino - 2018
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2017
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2016
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2015
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2014
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2013
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Rosso di Montalcino - 2012
In the top 100 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Rosso di Montalcino from Winery Col d'Orcia are 2005, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2006.

Informations about the Winery Col d'Orcia

The winery offers 24 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Rosso di Montalcino in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Col d'Orcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Rosso di Montalcino to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 4000 of of Rosso di Montalcino wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 95000 wines of the world

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino

The wine region of Rosso di Montalcino is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Podere le Ripi or the Domaine Stella di Campalto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rosso di Montalcino are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rosso di Montalcino often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, dried rose or caramel and sometimes also flavors of thyme, dried herbs or almonds.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Viscosity

Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.

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