Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is a prestigious and renowned wine produced in the area of the municipality of Montalcino, Tuscany. The territory of Montalcino is characterized by undulating hills and a Mediterranean climate with large temperature ranges between day and night, which favor optimal ripening of the grapes. The vineyards of Col d'Orcia, located southeast of the municipality of Montalcino, extend over limestone and clay soils at an altitude ranging from 150 to 450 meters above sea level. The grapes used for the production of Brunello di Montalcino are exclusively Sangiovese, locally known as "Brunello," and come from carefully selected and tended vineyards. The process of making Brunello di Montalcino begins with the manual harvesting of the grapes, which generally takes place between late September and early October. After crushing and fermentation, the wine undergoes a long period of aging, which for the Riserva type can exceed five years, at least two of which must be spent in oak barrels. The result is a wine of great structure and complexity, characterized by hints of ripe red fruits, spices, tobacco and floral notes, with a full body and soft tannins. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia is a wine that lends itself to prolonged aging in the bottle, reaching its full expression several years after the harvest. In terms of culinary pairings, Brunello di Montalcino goes well with red meat dishes, game, aged cheeses and traditional Tuscan dishes such as ribollita or fiorentina.