Col D'Orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2010

I have tasted the Col D'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino but I have never tasted their Brunello before. Col D'Orcia is one of the biggest producers of Brunello but is still family owned. The vintage is 2010 and it is not that old for a Brunello wine. The ABV is 14,5% and the colour is red with some brownish tints. The growing of the grapes have been done at an average height of 300 meters. The grape is Sangiovese and this clone used has been specialy selcted by Col D'Orcia. The wine is stored in oak casks for three years before being bottled and let it rest for one year before being sold to the public.

So how is the taste? I get cherries, currants, some oak and hints of tobacco. It is elegant and complex and with a good nose. The soft tannins are in a perfect balance with the wine. A wonderful Brunello which showcases the Sangiovese grapes perfectly. 

Montalcino in Spring.